Sony RDR-GX7 Operating Instruction

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3-081-195-71(1)

DVD Recorder

RDR-GX7

Operating Instructions

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WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop only.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye ha zard. As the laser beam used in this DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Note

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communicat ions . However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Precautions

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC Directive using a connection cable shorter than 3 meters.

On safety

Should any solid o bject or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the recorder and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any fu rther.

On power sources

• The recorde r is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the recorder itself has been turned off.

• If you are not going to use the recorder for a long time, be sure to disconnect the recorder from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of

of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

For customers in the U.S.A

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. RDR-GX7 Serial No.______________

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

On placement

• Place the recorder in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the recorder.

• Do not place the recorder on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the ventilation holes.

• Do not place the recorder in a confined space such as a bookshelf or similar unit.

• Do not place the recorder in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

• Do not place the recorder in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.

• Keep the recorder and discs away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the recorder.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

WARNING

On operation

• If the recorder is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the recorder. Should this occur, the recorder may not operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates.

• When you move the re c ord e r , ta ke ou t any discs. If you d on’t, the d isc may be damaged.

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On recording

• Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if the recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the recorder, disc, etc.

• Make trial recordings before taking the actual recording.

On adjusting volume

Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level section is played.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moist ened with a mild detergent soluti on. Do not use a ny type of abrasiv e pad, scouri ng powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

On cleaning discs

Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction.

Copyrights

• Television programs, films, video tapes, discs, a nd other mate rials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recor ding of such materia l may be c ontrary to the provisions of the copy right laws. A lso, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the c able tele vision transmitter and/or program owner.

• This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patent s and other intell ectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrov ision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Copy guard function

Since the recorder has a copy guard function, programs received throug h an external tuner (not supplied) may contain copy protection signals (copy guard function) and as such may not be recordable, depending on the type of signal.

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This recorder is capable of holding a still video image or on- screen display image on your te levision screen indefinitely. If you leave the still v ide o image or on-screen display image displayed on yo ur TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Plasma display panels and projection televisions are especially susceptible to this.

If you have any ques ti ons or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

INPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation

openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources

such as radiators, heat resisters, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) th at produce heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of

the polarized or g rounding-typ e plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades an d a thi r d grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plu g do e s not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from being

walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/accessories

specified by the manufacturer.

12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during

lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified

service personal. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such a powersupply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Notes about the discs

• To keep the disc clean , ha ndle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust, fingerprints, or scratches on the disc may cause it to malfunction.

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car.

• After playing, store th e disc in its cas e .

• Clean the disc with a cl eaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray int ended for vinyl LPs.

• Do not use the following discs.

–A disc that has a non-standard sha p e

(e.g., card, heart).

–A disc with a label or sticker on it. –A disc that has cellophane tape or

sticker adhesive on it.

Precautions

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WARNING ...................................................2

Precautions ................................................2

Notes about the discs..................................... 3

Features ........................ .............................. 6

Recording....................................................... 6

Playback......................................................... 6

Editing a disc.................................................. 6

DV Edit........................................................... 7

About This Manual .....................................7

DVD Recorder Basics ................................8

Guide to Parts and Controls ...................11

Front panel ...................................................11

Remote .........................................................12

Front panel display....................................... 14

Rear panel ....................................................14

Basic Hookups and Settings

Quick Overview ........................................15

Step 1: Unpacking ...................................16

Step 2: Connecting the Antenna

Cable ..................................... ...............16

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords .....18

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords .....19

Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord ......22

Step 6: Preparing the Remote ................22

Step 7: Easy Setup ..................................22

Setting Up the VCR Plus

Setting Up the Remote ............................26

Controlling TVs with the remote................... 26

Controlling the volume of your AV amplifi er

(receiver) with the remote....................... 27

If you have a Sony DVD player or more than

one Sony DVD recorder......................... 28

Connecting a VCR or Similar Recording

Device to the LINE Jacks ...................29

Connecting to a Satellite Receiver or a

Cable Box .................................... ...... ..30

Operating the Recorder

Guide to Displays ....................................31

System Menu............................................... 31

Title List........................................................ 32

TOOLS............................................. ..... ...... . 32

Sub-menu..................................................... 33

How to Use the Displays .........................33

How to Enter Characters .........................34

Recording/Timer Recording

Before Recording .....................................35

Recordable discs......................................... . 35

About recording formats ............................... 36

Recording mode........................................... 36

Unrecordable pictures.................................. 36

Checking the available disc space

(Disc Info.).............................................. 37

Recording TV programs ..........................38

System .........25

Using the Quick Timer function.................... 39

Recording a stereo program and SAP......... 39

Checking the disc status while recording..... 40

Creating chapters in a title ........................... 40

Timer Recording ..................................... 40

Setting the timer manually (Standard).......... 40

Checking/changing/canceling timer setting s

(Timer List)............................................. 42

Changing the priority of overlapped

settings................................................... 43

Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+

system.................................................... 44

Adjusting the Recording Picture Quality

and Size .............................................. 46

Recording from External Equipment with a

Timer (Synchro Rec) .......................... 47

Playback

Before Playing ......................................... 49

Playable discs.............................................. 49

Playing Discs ........................................... 50

Using the DVD’s Menu................................. 51

Using the PROGRESSIVE button................ 51

Basic operations/Changing the playback

speed...................................................... 52

Selecting a Recorded Title on a Disc .... 53

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track ...... 55

Checking the Play Information and Playing

Time .................................................... 56

Checking the playing time on the front panel

display.................................................... 57

Selecting the Sound ............................... 57

Checking the audio signal format................. 58

TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS) ...... 58

Changing the Angles .............................. 59

Displaying the Subtitles ......................... 60

Adjusting the Playback Picture and

Sound .................................... .............. 60

Adjusting the picture quality......................... 60

Adjusting the sound quality.......................... 61

Editing a DVD

Before Editing ......................................... 62

Checking the disc type, recording format, and

title type.................................................. 62

Edit options for DVD-RWs (Video mode)/

DVD+RWs/DVD-Rs................................ 62

Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)......... 63

Basic Editing ........................................... 64

Labeling a title (Title Name)......................... 64

Protecting a title (Protect Title)..................... 64

Erasing a title (Erase)................................... 65

Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles)............. 65

Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase)........ 66

Creating chapters manually ......................... 67

Advanced Editing (Playlist Edit) ............ 67

Creating a Playlist title from other titles........ 67

Moving a Playlist title (Move Title)................ 70

Dividing a Playlist title (Divide Title)............. 70

Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine

Titles)...................................................... 71

Additional Playlist edit functions................... 71

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Labeling, Protecting, or Finalizing the

Disc ..................................................... 72

Labeling a disc (Disc Name) ....................... 72

Protecting a disc (Protect Disc)................... 72

Finalizing a disc (Finalize)........................... 73

Erasing all the titles on the disc

(Erase All).............................................. 73

Reformatting a disc (Format)....................... 74

Connecting a Digita l Video Camera or Other Equipment

Before Recording/Editing ....................... 75

Preparing for recording using the DV IN

jack ........................................................ 75

Available DV Dubbing Functions .......... 77

Recording an Entire DV/Digital8 Format

Tape (ONE TOUCH DUB) ................... 78

Program Edit ........................................... 79

Advanced Program Edit ........ ....... ...... .... 81

Re-editing the “program” in the DV/D8 Edit

List ...................................................... 84

Creating a Copy of the Edited Contents

(Copy Dubbing) ................. ....... ...... .... 86

Recording From Equipment Connected to

the LINE IN Jacks ............................... 88

Connecting other equipment to the LINE 2 IN

jacks....................................................... 88

Recording from connected equipment........ 88

Settings and Adjustments

About the Setup Display Structure ....... 90

Using the Setup Displays ....................... 91

Settings (Basic Settings) ........................ 92

Video Settings ......................................... 94

Audio Settings ......................................... 95

Features Settings .......................... ...... .... 97

Options Settings ..................................... 99

Easy Setup

(Resetting the Recorder) ................. 100

Additional Information

Troubleshooting .................................. .. 101

Self-diagnosis Function

(When letters/numbers appear in the

display) ............................................. 104

Specifications ................... ............. ........ 105

About i.LINK .......................................... 106

About the Name “i.LINK”........................... 106

i.LINK Baud rate........................................ 106

i.LINK functions on this recorder............... 106

Required i.LINK Cable............................... 106

Glossary ..................... ............. ....... ........ 107

Language Code List .............................. 108

Index ........................... ............. ............. .. 109

Quick Guide to DVD Disc Types

................................................back cover

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Features

This recorder can play DVDs or CDs, record on DVD-Rs, DVDRWs or DVD+RWs, and by using a variety of editing functions, you can enjoy editing rec or d ed pr og ra m s an d oth e r ima ges .

Recording

Dual RW compatible (page 35)

The recorder is compatible with rewritable disc types, DVD-RW and DVD+RW, and the write-once type, DVD-R. These available disc types accommodate a wide range of uses, such as recording programs and creating personal video libraries. These discs can be played back on a wide variety of other DVD equipment.

DVD-RW DVD+RW

DVD-R

Playback

Easy playback with the Title List menu

(page 53)

The recorder will display all of the titl es you reco rded o n a disc in a list display, called the “Tit le List.” By se lecti ng a title fro m the Title List menu, you can easi ly start playing or editing the disc. Moreover, you can have the recorder show the title’s contents using thumbnail images. The recorder also automatically ta kes program label information from the XDS (Extended Data Service)* and displays it as the title name.

* not availa ble in some areas

Title List

My Movies

TITLE LIST ORIGINAL

-RW.VR

Sort

Date Number Title

1 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM Mon 9/15 1:00PM( 1H00M) SP 2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM Wed 9/17 8:00PM( 1H00M) SLP 3 12ch 9:00AM - 9:30AM Thu 9/25 9:00AM( 0H30M) 4 3ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM Thu 9/25 8:00PM( 0H30M) SLP

TV Virtual Surround Settings, “TVS” (page 58)

Using only your TV’s stereo speakers, the recorder is capable of reproducing dynamic surround so und from DVD-Video software’s multi-channel audio signals. T here are fou r surround modes to choose from.

1.5/4.7GB

2ch

5ch

12ch

3ch

Various recording/timer recording functions

(page 35)

In addition to the usual recording functions, such as Timer Recording and VCR Plus+, Synchro Rec allows synchronized recording with a set top box or similar device.

Automatic searching for recording space

(page 37)

The recorder automatically searches for available blank space on the disc after you press the Rec bu tton. No sear ching i s required on your part – a feature possible only with a DVD recorder.

Adjustments for both recording and playback picture (page 46, 60)

The recorder allows you to adj ust the picture quality of input sources, such as a VCR, which can then be recorded on a DVD. For instance, if you want to create an archive of your VHS tapes, you can adjust the recording pi cture quality to compensate for the quality of the tapes. Various picture quality adjustments are also available for DVD-Video software playback.

Editing a disc

Playlist edit (DVD-RW in VR mode only)

(page 67)

You can edit not only the recorded origina l title, but also perform advanced edit functions by crea tin g a Play list on the same disc. Since a Playlist does not require much disc space, you can create numerous Playlist titles. A Playlist edit can be redone as many times as you like, as the original title remains unchanged.

Chapter Marking function (page 67)

On DVD-RWs in VR mode, you can manually insert chapter marks to divide a title into chapters which will enable you to quickly find specific scenes for playback or editing. For other disc types and recording formats, the recorder automatically creates chapter marks at specified interval s while recording.

Quick Search function (page 52)

The remote has a Jog Stick for the recorder’s main operations. You can search forward or backwards, or play at various speeds by using just your thumb. The feature helps you fin d sce nes easily, which is especially useful for both playback and editing.

Jog Stick

Slow motion

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DV Edit

Only one i.LINK cable is required to tran sfer contents from a digital video camera to the DVD recorder. Since the recorder controls the digital video camera, dubbing and editing are easy to perform.

Control

Dubbing

One Touch Dubbing function (page 78)

One press on the ONE TOUCH DUB button is enough to complete the procedure. Th e recorder controls the digital video camera from start to finish — from playing the DV/Digital8 format tape to stop and rewind. The en tire tape contents are dubbed to a DVD in the process.

About This Manual

Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the reco rder if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. The meanings of the icons used in this manual are described below:

Icon Meaning

Functions availa ble for DVD VIDE O s or DVD+Rs

Functions available for DVD-RWs formatted in VR mode on this recorder

Functions available for DVD-RWs formatted in Vide o mode on this recorder

Functions available for DVD+RWs Functions available for DVD-Rs Functions available for music CDs or CD-

Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format

Program Edit (page 79)

This function allows you to select scenes on a DV/Digital8 format tape and save them on recordable DVDs, including n onrewritable DVD-Rs. The recorder controls the digital video camera to record the contents of a DV/Digital8 format tape to the disc as programmed. The recorder will remember which scenes you selected and saves this information as a program. You can call up a program a t a n y ti me a nd m a ke a dditional copies of the program to DVDs.

Advanced Program Edit (page 81)

This function takes adv a nta g e of a DV D ’s ran do m acce s s capabilities to enable fast and flexible editing. The recorder copies the entire contents of a DV/Digital8 format tape to a DVD-RW in VR mode, whereupon the contents are automatically divid ed into chapters. The chapters are displayed as scenes in a scene list where you can instantly delete or rearrange the scenes at will. The recorde r remembers which scenes you selected, and saves this information as a program. You can call up a program at any time and make additional copies of the program to a DVD.

Auto Scene Chaptering (DVD-RW in VR mode only) (page 78, 79, 81)

While copying a DV/Digital8 format tape to a DVD-RW, the recorder automatically inserts chapter marks at each point where you started recording on your digital video camera. This enables you to quickly find the scenes you want during playback and editing.

Notes

• The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on yo ur TV screen.

• T he e xpl anations regarding discs in this man ua l re fer t o disc s cre at e d on this recorder. The explanations do not apply to discs that are created on other recorders and pla yed back on this recorder.

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DVD Recorder Basics

Step 1: Select the disc type

Unlike a video tape which is sold by length, such as 60 min. or 120 min., recordable DVDs are sold by type. Select the disc type by following the chart on the back cover, as each type has different features. This recorder can record on the following type of discs.

When you want to record repeatedly on the same disc, or when you want to edit the disc after recording, select either the rewritable DVD-RW or DVD+RW type disc.

When you want to save recordings without any alteration, a non-rewritable DVD-R can be your choice.

“What can I expect from DVD recording?” is a natural question for anyone new to the experience. This section explains the basic steps involved with DVD recording.

Note

There are other differences besides just being rewritable/non-rewritable.

See “Quick Guide to DVD Disc Types” on the back cover to select a disc most suitable for your needs.

Step 2: Format the disc to start recording

Insert the disc in the recorder. Unlike a VCR, the recorder automatically starts formatting when an unused disc is inserted. This is necessary to prepare the disc for recording.

When using a DVD-RW

This type of disc can be formatted in either DVD Video format (Video mode) or DVD Video Recording format (VR mode). Video mode discs can be played back on a variety of other DVD equipment.VR mode discs allow for more varied editing.

When using a DVD+RW

These discs will be formatted in DVD+RW Video format. This type of disc can be played back on a variety of other DVD equipment.

When using a DVD-R

These discs will be formatted in DVD-Video format. This type of disc can be played back on a variety of other DVD equipment.

Notes

• You cannot mix two formats in one DVD-RW.

• You can change a DVD-RW’s format to the other format. However, the disc’s contents will be lost when reformatting.

• Not all discs can be played on other DVD equipment.

When formatting is complete, you are ready to record on the disc.

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Step 3: Digital Recording

Record a program. When using the timer, you’ll find familiar, convenient features as found on conventional VCRs, such as VCR Plus+. You can also dub and edit the contents of connected video equipment such as a digital video camera.

Step 4: Playing the recorded contents

You can select the title you want to play from a displayed menu, and immediately start playback. Recorded contents are more accessible on a disc than on a tape, the procedure is simple, and unlike conventional VCRs, no rewinding is necessary!

What are titles and chapters?

DVD contents consist of sections, called titles, and smaller sub-sections called chapters. On this recorder, a title is created between the points where you start and stop a recording. Chapters are created automatically at specified intervals, or can be created manually (DVD-RWs in VR mode only).

Go to the next page.

A recorded disc contains title(s), and each title contains chapter(s)

Start Rec. Stop/Start

Title 1

Chapters

Title 2

Chapters

Chapter marksChapter marks

Stop Rec.

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Step 5: Editing the recorded disc

You will find editing discs a lot easier than a conventional tape, and the recorder offers numerous edit functions, possible only with DVDs.

Quick and easy edits on the displayed menu

Editing is performed by simply selecting titles and scenes from the displayed menus.

Protection of individual titles

With conventional VCRs, you had to protect an entire tape to save the recordings from erasure or alteration. This recorder allows you to individually protect recorded titles (except for Playlist titles).

Edit and save on a single disc – Playlist edit (DVD-RWs in VR mode only)

To edit a conventional tape without affecting the original recording, you had to connect another VCR, copy the master tape using the two VCRs and one more tape, and start editing the copied tape.

With this recorder, you can create a Playlist (playback information) on the same disc, and edit the Playlist without changing the original recording(s). A Playlist does not take up much disc space, and all you need is one recorder and one disc.

Example: You have recorded a few football games on a DVD-RW in VR mode. You want to save the original recording, but you also want to create a digest by putting the goal scenes together. In this case, you can create a Playlist by selecting just the goal scenes, leaving the original recording as it is.

Original

Playlist

You’ve got your own DVD!

Playing on other DVD equipment

For your DVD to play on other equipment, finalizing may be necessary in some cases. If so, finish up all your editing and recording first, and then finalize the disc.

When using a DVD-RW in VR mode

Although finalizing is generally unnecessary when playing the disc on VR mode compatible equipment, playback on some equipment requires a finalized disc. You can still edit and record on the disc even after finalizing.

When using a DVD+RW

The recorder automatically finalizes a disc before ejecting it. Finalizing in this case still allows you to further edit or record on the disc.

When using a DVD-RW in Video mode

The disc needs to be finalized first to enable playback on anything other than this recorder. No more editing or recording can be made on the disc once it has been finalized. To enable recording on the disc again, you will need to format it again. (Reformatting will erase all previous contents.)

When using a DVD-R

You will need to finalize the disc to play it on equipment other than this recorder. You cannot edit or record on the disc once it has been finalized.

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Guide to Parts and Controls

For more information, see the pages in parentheses.

Front panel

Buttons on the recorder have the same function as the buttons on the remote if they have the same or similar names.

Open the panel.

A @/1 (on/standby) button/

indicator (22, 38)

Turns the recorder on and off. Lights up in green when the power is on.

B Front panel display (14, 57)

Displays the playing status, title/chapter/time, etc.

C Disc tray (38)

Opens to accept a disc.

D (remote sensor) (22)

Accepts the remote control signal.

E Disc type indicators

Lights up to indicate the disc/ format type of the current disc.

F A (open/close) button (38)

Opens or closes the disc tray.

G H (play) button/indicator (50)

Plays a disc.

H X (pause) button/indicator

(52)

Pauses playing a disc.

I x (stop) button (51)

Stops playing a disc.

J z REC button/indicator (38)

Starts recording.

K X REC PAUSE button/indicator

(39)

Pauses recording.

L x REC STOP button (39)

Stops recordi ng.

M SYNCHRO REC indicator (47)

Lights up wh en the Synchro Rec function is set to on.

TIMER REC indicator (40)

Lights up when a timer recording is set.

FINALIZED indicator (73)

Lights up if an inserted dis c has been finalized.

PROGRESSIVE indicator (51)

Lights up when outputting progressive signals.

N ZOOM +/– buttons (32)

Switches the information displayed in the Title List menu.

O CURSOR MODE button (32)

Switches the cursor/page mode in the Title List, etc.

P TOOLS button (32)

Displays the TOOLS menu.

Q </M/m/,/ENTER button

(33)

Selects items or settings.

R RETURN button (33)

Returns to the previously selected display, etc.

S SYSTEM MENU butt on (31)

Displays the System Menu on the TV screen.

T ONE TOUCH DUB button (78)

Records the contents of a DV/ Digital8 format tape with a single touch of the button.

U REC MODE button (38)

Selects the recording mode.

V ./> (previous/next)

buttons (52)

Goes to the next title/chapter/ track, or goes back to the previous title/chapter/track.

W CHANNEL +/– buttons (38)

Selects the channel or input line.

X PROGRESSIVE button (51)

Switches the output signal, progressive or interlace.

Y INPUT SELECT butt on

(38, 75, 88)

Selects equipment connected to the line inputs.

Z LINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/

AUDIO L/R) jacks (88)

Connects external equipment.

wj DV IN jack (76)

Connects digital equipment with a DV jack.

Guide to Parts and Controls

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Remote

Buttons on the remote have the same functio n as the but ton s on the recorder if they ha ve the same or similar names. Buttons with an orange dot next to them can be used with your T V when the TV/DVD switch is set to TV.

Slide the cover.

A TV/DVD switch (26)

Switches the remote control to TV or DVD.

B Z OPEN/CLOSE button (38)

Opens or closes the disc tray. Note that it may take a few seconds for the disc tray to open after you have recorded or edited a disc.

C Number buttons (38, 44)

Select a number such as a channel or a title number. The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*

D CLEAR button (44)

Cancels an entered number when used with this recorder.

E SUBTITLE button (60)

Changes the subtitles while playing a disc.

F AUDIO button (57)

Changes the sound while playing a disc. The button has a tactile dot.*

G [TIMER] button (40, 44)

Displays the Timer programming menu on the TV screen.

H TOP MENU button (51)

Displays the disc’s menu on the TV screen.

I DISPLAY button (40, 56)

Displays disc information or playi ng/reco rdi n g status on the TV screen.

J TIME/TEXT button (56)

Displays the time information of the disc.

K SYSTEM MENU button (31)

Displays the System Menu on the TV screen.

L TITLE LIST button (32, 53, 64)

Displays the Title List menu on the TV screen.

M CURSOR MODE button (32)

Switches the cursor/page mode in the Title List, etc.

N RETURN button (33)

Returns to the previously selected display, etc.

O . PREV (previous) button (52)

Goes back to the previous title/chapter/track.

P m / M (search) Jog Stick (52)

Searches fast-forward or reverses a scene (while playing a disc), or plays a disc in slow motion or frame by frame (in the pause mode).

Q H PLAY button (50)

Plays a disc. The button has a tactile dot.*

R X PAUSE button (52)

Pauses playing a disc.

Guide to Parts and Controls

Page 13

S z REC button (38)

Starts recording.

r; CHAPTER MARK/ERASE buttons (67)

Inserts/erases a chapter mark in the recorded title.

T REC MODE button (38)

Selects the recording mode.

U INPUT SELECT button (38, 75, 88)

Selects equipment connected to the line inputs.

V SYNCHRO REC button (47)

Synchronizes the recorder and the timer recording set on the connected external equipment.

[/1 (on/standby) button (38)

Turns the recorder on and off.

X CH (channel) +/– buttons (38)

Selects the channel or input line.

Y VOL (volume) +/– buttons (26)

Adjusts the volume of your TV or AV amplifier (receiver).

Z SET button (34)

Use to enter the number selected with the number buttons 3.

wj TV/VIDEO button (26)

Switches your TV’s input source.

wk ANGLE button (59)

Changes the angles when playing a DVD VIDEO.

ra SUR (surround) button (58)

Selects the surround mode.

rs COMMAND MODE switch (DVD 1,2,3) (28)

Switches the command mode for this recorder. Match the switch to the same command mode set in the Options Setup (page 99).

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the recorder.

wl WIDE MODE button (26)

Changes the wide mode settings of your TV.

e; MENU butto n (51)

Displays the disc’s menu on the TV screen.

ea INSTANT SEARCH button (52)

Briefly fast forwards the current scene.

es INSTANT REPLAY button (52)

Replays the current scene.

ed TOOLS button (32)

Displays the TOOLS menu.

ef ZOOM +/– buttons (32)

Switches the information displayed in the Title List menu.

eg </M/m/,/(ENTER) button (33)

Selects items or settings.

eh > NEXT button (52)

Goes to the next title/chapter/track.

ej x STOP button (51)

Stops playing a disc.

ek x REC STOP button (39)

Stops recording.

el X REC PAUSE button (39)

Pauses recording.

Guide to Parts and Controls

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Front panel display

A Command mode in dicator (28,

99)

Indicates the selected remote command mode.

B ANGLE indicator (59)

Lights up when you can change the angle.

E SAP (Second Audio Program)

indicator (39)

Lights up when receiving a SAP signal.

F CATV indicator

Lights up when receiving a Cable TV programs.

C PLAYLIST indicator (32)

Lights up when the Playlist is selected.

D STEREO indicators (39)

Lights up when receiving a stereo program.

z Hint

You can turn off the front panel display by setting “Dimmer” to “Display Off” in Options Setup (page 99).

Rear panel

G Displays the following (57):

• Playing time/remaining time

• Current title/chapter/track/ index number

• Recording time

•Clock

• Channel

H Audio signal indicators (58)

Lights up when playing Dolby Digital or DTS sound tracks.

VHF/UHF

OUT

CONTROL S IN

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

A VHF/UHF IN/OUT jacks (16)

Connects antenna cables.

B COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y,

B, PR) jacks (18)

Connects equipment having component video input jacks.

C AC IN terminal (22)

Connects the power cord.

D LINE OUT (S VIDEO/VIDEO/

AUDIO L/R) 1/2 jacks (18, 20)

Connects the input of external equipment using an audio/ video or S VIDEO cord.

LINE IN LINE OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

S VIDEO

E LINE IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO

L/R) 1/3 jacks (29)

Connects the output of external equipment using an audio/ video or S VIDEO cord.

F DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL/

OPTICAL) jacks (20)

Connects an amplifier (receiver) having a digital input jack.

G CONTROL S IN jack (18)

Connects equipment having a CONTROL S jack.

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AC IN

Guide to Parts and Controls

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Quick Overview

Basic Hookups and Settings

A quick overview presented in this guide will give you enough information to start using the recorder.

Step 1: Unpacking

Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords

Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord

Step 6: Preparing the Remote

Basic Hookups and Settings

• Quick Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page15

• Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page16

• Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page16

• Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords. . .page 18

• Step 4: Connecti ng the Audio Cords

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page19

• Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord. . .page 22

• Step 6: Preparing the Remote . . . . . . .page 22

• Step 7: Easy Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 22

• Setting up the VCR Plus

System. . . .page 25

Step 7: Easy Setup

Notes

• You cannot connect this recorder to a TV t h a t doe s not have a video input jack.

• Be sure t o disc onnect the power cord of eac h com ponent before connecting.

• Setting Up the Remote. . . . . . . . . . . . .page 26

• Connecting a VCR or Similar Recording Device to

the LINE Jacks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 29

• Connecting to a Satellite Receiver or a Cable Box

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page30

Quick Overview

Page 16

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

• Audio/video cord (pinplug × 3 y pinplug × 3) (1)

• Power cord (1)

• Antenna cable (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Hookup 1: Antenna only (no cable TV), or cable without cable box

Use this hookup if you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas. Also use this hookup if you watch cable channels without cable box. With this hookup, you c a n record any non-scrambled channel by selecting the channel on th e recorder.

Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable

Select one of the following antenna hookups that best suits you below. Do not connect the power cord until you reach “Step 5:

Connecting the Po w e r C ord” (page 22).

If you have Use

Antenna only (no cable TV), or cable without cable box

Cable box with many scra mbled channels Hookup 2

Cable box with a few scram bled channels Hookup 3

Note to CATV system installer (in USA)

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820- 40 of the NEC that provides guidelin es for proper ground ing and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as pra cti cal.

Hookup 1

(page 16)

(page 17)

to VHF/UHF IN

VHF/UHF

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

LINE IN LINE OUT

VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

COAXIAL

VHF/UHF

OUT

OPTICAL

OUT

CONTROL S IN

to VHF/UHF OUT

to antenna input

Antenna cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

DVD recorder

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

AC IN

Notes

• If your antenna is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), use an

external ante nna conn ector (not supplie d) to conn ect the ant enna to th e recorder.

• If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, use a UH F /

VHF band mixe r (not suppl ied ) to connect the antenna to the recorder.

Step 1: Unpacking

Page 17

Hookup 2: Connecting a cable box with

Hookup 3: Connecting a cable box with

many scrambled channels

Use this hookup if your cable system scrambles all or most channels. With this hookup: –You can record any unscrambled channel by selecting the

channel on the cable bo x. Be sure that the cable box is turne d on.

–You cannot record one channel while watching another

channel.

Wall

Cable box

IN OUT

VHF/UHF

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

LINE IN LINE OUT

VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

VHF/UHF

OUT

CONTROL S IN

S VIDEO

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

to VHF/UHF IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

DVD recorder

AC IN

only a few scrambled channels

Use this hookup if your cable system scrambles onl y a few channels. With this hookup: –You ca n record any non-scr a mbled channel by selecting the

channel on the recorder.

–You cannot record scrambled channels that require a cable box.

Wall

DVD recorder

VHF/UHF

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

LINE IN LINE OUT

S VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

COAXIAL

OUT

CONTROL S IN

OPTICAL

VHF/UHF

S VIDEO

VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

to VHF/UHF IN

OUT

to VHF/UHF OUT

AC IN

Basic Hookups and Settings

OUT

to VHF/UHF OUT

to antenna input

Antenna cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

z Hint

If the cable box has the audio/v ideo output jacks, connect them to the LINE IN 1 or 3 jacks of this rec o rde r. Y ou can record unscrambled channels by setting the recorder’s input to “L1” or “L3. ”

Note

When connecting the cable box with the antenn a hookup only, set the recorder to the channel where the signal from the ca bl e box appears on the TV screen.

Cable box

IN OUT

Antenna cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

to antenna input

Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable

Page 18

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords

Connect this recorder to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Sel ect one of the following patterns A through C, according to the in put jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures. Audio connections are explained in “Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords” (page 19).

If you are connecting to a VCR

Connect your VCR to the LINE IN (VIDEO) j a ck on the recorder (page 29).

A Connecting to a video input jack

Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jacks. You will enjoy standard quality images. Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks (page 20).

VHF/UHF

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

LINE IN LINE OUT

VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

COAXIAL

OUT

CONTROL S IN

OPTICAL

S VIDEO

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

DVD recorder

AC IN

C Connecting to component video input jacks (Y, P

Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component vi deo cord (not supplie d) or t hree video cords (not suppli ed) of t he sa me ki nd and l eng th . You wil l en joy a cc ur ate color reproduction and high quality images. If your TV accepts progressive (480p) format signals, you must use this connection and then press PROGRESSIVE on the front panel to accept progressive video signals. See “Using the PROGRESSIVE button” (page 51) for more information.

VHF/UHF

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OUT

CONTROL S IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

OPTICAL

(green)

(blue)

(red)

: Signal flow

B, PR)

LINE IN LINE OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

R-AUDIO-L

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Component video cord (not supplied)

DVD recorder

S VIDEO

VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

(green)

AC IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

(blue)

(red)

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

LINE OUT

S VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

to LINE OUT (VIDEO) 1 or 2

(yellow)

INPUT

VIDEO

Audio/video cord (sup plied)

AUDIO

TV, projector, or AV

: Signal flow

amplifier (receiver)

B Connecting to an S VIDEO input jack

Connect using an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images.

VHF/UHF

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

LINE IN LINE OUT

VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

COAXIAL

OUT

CONTROL S IN

OPTICAL

S VIDEO

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DVD recorder

AC IN

When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV

Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. To change the aspect ration, see page 94.

If your TV has a CONTROL S jack

You can control the recorder by operatin g the remote toward the TV. This feature is convenient when you placed the recorder and the TV away from each other. After connecting the recorder to other equipment in pattern A, B, or C above, connect the CONTROL S IN jack to your TV’s CONTROL S (OUT) jack using a control S cord (not supplied). Refer to the instructions supplied with the TV to be connected.

VHF/UHF

OUT

CONTROL S IN

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

LINE IN LINE OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

R-AUDIO-L

to CONTROL S IN

VIDEO

S VIDEO

DVD recorder

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AC IN

LINE OUT

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

S VIDEO

S VIDEO cord (not suppli ed)

: Signal flow

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords

to LINE OUT (S VIDEO) 1 or 2

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

INPUT

S VIDEO

: Signal flow

Control S cord (not supplied)

CONTROL S

Page 19

Note

Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully comp atible with this product an d may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In the ca se of 480 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended th at the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this mo de l 480 p DVD recor de r , ple ase con ta ct our customer service center.

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords

Select the connection that best suits your system. Be sure to read the instructions for the components you wish to connect.

Basic Hookups and Settings

Connection Your setup

• Surround effect s : Dynamic, Wide

Stereo amplifier (receiver) and two speakers

• Surround effects: Standard

MD deck/DAT deck

• Surround effec t s : No ne

AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround ( Pro Logic) decoder*1 and 3 to 6 speakers

• Surround effects: Dolby Surround (Pro Logic)

AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack having a Dolby Digital or DTS*2 decoder and 6 speakers

• Surround effect s : Do lby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch)

Manufactured under license from Dolby laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic ,” and the double-D symbol ar e tr ademarks of Dolby Laboratori es.

“DTS” and “DTS Di gital Out” are tradem a rks of D igital Theater Systems, Inc.

,continued

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords

Page 20

Connecting to your TV

This connection will use your TV’s speakers for sound.

VHF/UHF

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

OUT

CONTROL S IN

R-AUDIO-L

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

LINE OUT

VIDEO

LINE IN LINE OUT

VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

S VIDEO

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

to LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) 1 or 2

(yellow)*

(white)

(red)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

: Signal flow

* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 18).

z Hint

When connecting to a monaural TV, use a stereo-mono conversion cord (not supplied). Connect the LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) 1/2 jacks to the TV’s audio input jack.

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

DVD recorder

AC IN

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck

If your stereo amplifier (receiver) only has audio input jacks L and R, use . If your amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, or when connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck, use . In this case, you can also connect the recorder directly to the MD deck or DAT deck without using your stereo amplifier (receiver).

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

B-1

DVD recorder

VHF/UHF

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

LINE IN LINE OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

COAXIAL

OUT

CONTROL S IN

OPTICAL

B-2 B-1

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

R-AUDIO-L

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

S VIDEO

VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

R-AUDIO-L

Optical digital cord (not suppli e d)

AC IN

LINE OUT

VIDEO

to LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) 1 or 2

(white)(red)

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

(white)(red)

B-2

S VIDEO

Note

Do not connect the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks to your TV’s audio output jacks at the same time.

to coaxial or optical digital input

[Speakers]

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

to audio input

Front (L)

MD deck/DAT deck

Front (R)

: Signal flow

z Hint

For connection , you can use the supplied audio/video cord instead

B-1

of using a separate stereo audio cord.

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords

Page 21

Connecting to an AV amplifier

Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers

If your AV amplifier (receiver) only has L and R audio input jacks, use . If your amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, use . You can enjoy Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multi-channel audi o (Dolby Digital) discs.

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

C-1

C-2

DVD recorder

VHF/UHF

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

LINE IN LINE OUT

S VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

COAXIAL

OUT

CONTROL S IN

OPTICAL

C-2 C-1

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

S VIDEO

VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

R-AUDIO-L

LINE OUT

VIDEO

AC IN

S VIDEO

to LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) 1 or 2

Optical digita l cord (not supplied)

(red)

(white)

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

(white)(red)

to coaxial or optical digital input

[Speakers] [Speakers]

Amplifier (receiver)

to audio input

with Dolby Surround decoder

Rear (L) Rear (R)

Front (R)

(receiver) with a digital input jack and 6 speakers

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder and a digital input jack, use this connection. Note that the surround sound effects of this recorder cannot be used with this connection.

DVD recorder

VHF/UHF

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

LINE IN LINE OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

COAXIAL

OUT

CONTROL S IN

OPTICAL

R-AUDIO-L

S VIDEO

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

Optical digital cord (not supplied)

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to coaxial digital inputto optical digital input

[Speakers] [Speakers]

AV amplifier (receiver) having a decoder

Rear (L)

Rear (R)

Front (R)

AC IN

Center

Basic Hookups and Settings

Subwoofer

Center

Rear (mono)

Front (L)

: Signal flow

z Hint

For correct speaker location, see th e operating instructions of the connected components.

Note

When connecting 6 speakers, replace the monaural rear speaker with a center speaker, 2 rear speakers, and a subwoofer.

Subwoofer Front (L)

: Signal flow

z Hint

For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions of the connected components.

Note

After you have completed the connection, be sure to set “Dolby Digital” to “Dolby Digital” and “DTS ” to “O n” unde r “Audio” in Easy Setup (page 24). Otherwise, no sound or a loud no is e will com e from your speakers.

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords

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Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord

Step 7: Easy Setup

Connect the supplied power cord to the AC IN terminal of the recorder. Then plug the recorder and TV power cords into an AC outlet. After you conn ect the power cord, you must wait for a short while before operating the recorder. You can operate the recorder once the front panel display lights up and the recorder enters standby mode. If you connect addi tional equipment to this recorder (pages 29 to

30), be sure to connect the power cord after all connections are complete.

AC IN

to AC IN

to AC outlet

Step 6: Preparing the Remote

Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the recorder. If you do not complete Easy Setup, it will appear each time you turn on your recorder. Make the settings below in the following order.

OSD Language Setup

Clock Se t up

Tuner and Channel Se tup

TV Type Setup

Audio Connection Setup

"/1

You can control the recorder using the supplied remote. Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the recorder.

Notes

• If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder. For details, see page 28.

• Do not leave the remote in an ext remely hot or humid place.

• Do not dr op any foreign object into the remot e ca sin g, particularly when replacing the batteries.

• Do not exp ose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or a lightin g apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batterie s to avoi d pos sibl e damag e fro m batte ry le akage a nd corr osi on.

RETURN

</M/m/,, ENTER

a Turn on the TV.

b Press [/1.

The recorder turns on and the power indicator on the front panel lights up in green.

c Switch the input selector on your TV so that

the signal from the recor der appears o n your TV screen.

“Initial settings necessary to operate the DVD recorder will be made. You can change them later using Setup.” appears. If this message does not appear, select “Easy Setup” from “SETUP” in the System Menu to run Easy Setup. For details, see

“Settings and Adjustments” on page 90.

Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord

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d Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the langu age used in the on-screen display appears.

g Press M/m to select the item that matches the

antenna connection you selected on page 16 (Hookup 1, 2, or 3).

EASY SETUP

Select the screen Language.

English Français

Language 1/5

e Press M/m to select a language, then press

ENTER.

The Setup Display for clock setting appears.

EASY SETUP Clock 2/5

Select a method for setting the clock. If you select "Auto", this recorder will look for a time signal when you turn it off.

Auto Manual

f Press M/m to select the item that matches the

antenna connection you selected on page 16 (Hookup 1, 2, or 3).

◆ Hookup 1 and 3

Select “Auto,” then press ENTER. The recorder automatically sets the clock by searching for a channel that carries a time signal and sets your time zone and Daylight Saving Time (if applicable).

To activate the Auto Clock function, turn off the recorder after finishing Easy Setup. If your clock is set to the wrong time zone or Daylight Saving Time, you can adjust these setti ngs (page 93). If your clock cannot be set automatically, set the clock manually (page 93).

◆ Hookup 2

Select “Manual,” then press ENTER. Set the clock manually using </M/m/,, and press ENTER.

EASY SETUP Clock 2/5

Set the time and date manually.

9Sun / /14 9 00 AM:2003

Once the clock is set, the Tuner Preset display appears.

EASY SETUP

Select the way in which you will receive channels.

Antenna Cable

Tuner Preset 3/5

◆ Hookup 1 and 2

• Antenna

◆ Hookup 3

•Cable

h Press ENTER.

The Tuner Preset function automatically starts searching for all of the receivable channels and presets them.

EASY SETUP Tuner Preset 3/5

Searching for receivable channels. Please wait.

Ch45

To set the channels manually, see page 92.

After the Tuner Preset is finished, the Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the connected TV appears.

EASY SETUP TV Type 4/5

Select your TV screen type.

16 : 9 4 : 3 Letter Box 4 : 3 Pan Scan

i Press M/m to select the setting that matches

your TV type.

◆ If you have a 4:3 standard TV

• 4:3 Letter Box Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower sections of the screen.

• 4:3 Pan Scan Automatically di splays a wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the sections that do not fit.

◆ If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with a wide-screen mode

•16:9

Basic Hookups and Settings

For details, see “TV type” on page 94.

Step 7: Easy Setup

,continued

Page 24

j Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the type of jack used to connect to your amplifier (receiver) appears.

EASY SETUP Audio Connection 5/5

Is this recorder connected to an amplifier (receiver)? Select the type of jack you are using.

Yes : LINE OUT(R-AUDIO-L) Yes : DIGITAL OUT No

k Press M/m to select the type of jack (if any)

you are using to connect to an amplif ier (receiver), then press ENTER.

Choose the item that matches the audio connection you selected on pages 20 to 21 ( through ).

• If you connect just a TV and nothing else, select “No,” then go to step 15.

B-1 C-1

• Select “Yes: LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L),” then go to step 15.

B-2 C-2

• Select “Yes: DIGITAL OUT.” The Setup Display for “Dolby Digital” appears.

A D

l Press M/m to select the type of Dolby Digital

signal you wish to send to your amplifier (receiver).

Choose the signal that matches the audio connection you selected on pages 20 to 21 ( through ).

EASY SETUP Audio Connection 5/5

Dolby Digital

D-PCM Dolby Digital

n Press M/m to select whether or not you wish

to send a DTS signal to your amplifier (receiver) and press ENTER.

Choose the item that matches the audio connection you selected on pages 20 to 21 ( through ).

B-2 C-2

•Off

• On (only if the amplifier (receiver) has a DTS decoder)

o Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.

Easy Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete.

EASY SETUP

Easy Setup is finished

Finish

To return to the previous step

Press RETURN.

z Hint

If you want to run Easy Setup again, sel ect “Easy Setup” in the Setup Display (page 100).

Notes

• If t h ere are only a few channels in your area tha t c arry time signals, setting the clock automatically may take up to about 20 minutes after the recorder turns off. If nothing happens even after you wait about 20 minutes, set the clock manually in “Clock” of “Settin gs” (page 93).

• If you use the antenna connection Hookup 2 (page 17), make sure you leave the cable box on.

• T o rec ord TV programs using the timer, you m ust set the c lock accurately.

B-2 C-2

•D-PCM

• Dolby Digit al (only if the amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital decoder)

m Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the type of DTS signal appears.

EASY SETUP Audio Connection 5/5

DTS

On Off

Step 7: Easy Setup

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Setting Up the VCR Plus®

c Press M/m to select “Settings,” then press

ENTER.

System

Setting up your r ecorder involves coordinating the TV channel number (the numbe r you turn to on you r TV or recorder t o watch a program) with the guide channel (the number that’s assi gned to that channel in your TV program guide). To find the guide channel numbers, look at the “Channel Lineup Chart” in the program guide for your area that feat u r e s V C R PlusCode numbers. Use the Channel Line-up Chart to ch eck that the guide channel numbers match the TV channel your reco rder receives. If not, you need to coordinate these numbers using th e following procedure. If the guide and TV channel numbers are the same, you can skip this procedure.

Number buttons, SET

d Press M/m to select “Set VCR Plus+

Channels,” then press ENTER.

The display for setting VCR P lus+ ch annels ap pears.

Settings - Set VCR Plus+ Channels

Guide CH TV CH

- -

----

Channel list

- -

e Press M/m to select “Guide CH – TV CH,”

then press ENTER.

Settings - Set VCR Plus+ Channels

Guide CH TV CH

- -

- - ----

- -

f Enter the guide channel number assigned in

the program guide using the number buttons, then press SET.

Settings - Set VCR Plus+ Channels

Guide CH TV CH

- -

- - ----

Basic Hookups and Settings

SYSTEM MENU

RETURN

</M/m/,, ENTER

a Press SYSTEM MENU while the r eco rder i s

stopped.

The System Menu appears.

DVD Recorder

Dual RW

SYSTEM MENU

TITLE LIST

TIMER

TIMER LIST

DV/D8 EDIT

SETUP

Compatible

Plays/erases/edits recorded titles.

b Press M/m to select “SETUP,” then press

ENTER.

The Setup Display appears.

SETUP

Settings

Tuner Preset

Video

Set VCR Plus+ Channels

Audio

Clock

Features

Language

Options

Easy Setup

g Enter the TV channel number.

Settings - Set VCR Plus+ Channels

Guide CH TV CH

- -

- - ----

◆ For Hookup 1 or 3 (page 16)

Enter the actual number on your TV (and recorder) using the number buttons, then press SET.

◆ For Hookup 2 (page 17)

Enter the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or

4) using the number buttons, then press SET.

h Repeat steps 5 to 7 for each channel number

that does not match.

i Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to exit the

menu.

To return to the previous step

Press RETURN.

,continued

Setting Up the VCR Plus® System

Page 26

To check the channel settings

When displaying the “S et VCR Plus+ Channels” menu , pr ess M/m to select “Channel List,” then press ENTER. The display lists the chan nels whose guide channel num ber is not as same as the TV channel number.

Setting Up the Remot e

Settings - VCR Plus+ Channel List

Guide CH TV CH

21 32

121

13 36

Guide CH TV CH

45 53

- -

To go to the next page, press m. To return to the previous page, press M.

Page2

- -

You can control your TV with the supplied remote by adjusting the remote control’s signal. If you connected the recorder to an AV amplifier (receiver), you can also control the volume with the supplied remote.

Notes

• Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your TV or AV amplifier (receiver) with some or all of the buttons below.

• If you enter a new code numb er, the code number previo usl y entered will be erased.

• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code numb e r aga in.

Controlling TVs with the remote

TV/DVD switch

"/1

CH +/–

Number buttons, SET

VOL +/– TV/VIDEO

WIDE MODE

a Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV.

b Hold down [/1.

c Enter your TV’s manufacturer code (see

“Code numbers of controllable TVs” below) using the number buttons.

d Release [/1.

When the TV/DVD switch is set to TV, the remote performs the following:

[/1 Turns your TV on or off VOL +/– Adjusts the volume of your TV CH +/– Selects the channel on your TV WIDE MODE Switches to or from the wide mode of a

Sony wide-screen TV TV/VIDEO Switches your TV’s input source Number buttons and

SET

Selects the channel on your TV

Setting Up the Remote

Page 27

Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one th at works with your TV.

Controlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 01 (default) Akai 04 AOC 04 Centurion 12 Coronado 03 Curtis-Mathes 12 Daytron 12 Emerson 03, 04, 14 Fisher 11 General Electric 06, 10 Gold Star 03, 04, 17 Hitachi 02, 03 J.C.Penney 04, 12 JVC 09 KMC 03 Magnavox 03, 08, 12 Marantz 04, 13 MGA/Mitsubishi 04, 12, 13, 17 NEC 04, 12 Panasonic 06, 19 Philco 03, 04 Philips 08, 21 Pioneer 16 Portland 03 Proscan 10 Quasar 06, 18 Radio Shack 05, 14 RCA 04, 10 Sampo 12 Samsung 03, 12, 20 Sanyo 11, 14 Scott 12 Sears 07, 10, 11 Sharp 03, 05, 18 Sylvania 08, 12 Teknika 03, 08, 14 Toshiba 07 Wards 03, 04, 12 Yorx 12 Zenith 15

TV/DVD switch

"/1

Number buttons, SET

VOL +/–

a Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD.

b Hold down [/1, and enter the manufacturer

code (see the table below) for your AV amplifier (receiver) using the number buttons.

c Release [/1.

The VOL +/– buttons control the AV amplifier’s volume.

◆ If you want to control the TV’s volume

Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV.

z Hint

If you want to c on tr o l the TV’s volume even when the TV/DVD swit ch is set to DVD, repeat the steps above and enter the code number 90 (default).

Code numbers of controllable AV amplifiers (receivers)

If more than one code n u mb er is listed, try entering th e m on e a t a time until you find the one that works with your AV amplifier (receiver).

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 80, 88, 89, 91 Denon 84, 85, 86 Kenwood 92, 93 Onkyo 81, 82, 83 Pioneer 99 Sansui 87 Technics 97, 98 Yamaha 94, 95, 96

Basic Hookups and Settings

Setting Up the Remote

,continued

Page 28

If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder

If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player. The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3.

d Press M/m to select “Command Mode,” then

press ENTER.

SETUP

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Format Disc : Dimmer : Auto Display : Command Mode : Factory Setup

Selectable Bright On DVD3

DVD1 DVD2 DVD3

e Press M/m to select the Command mode

(DVD1, DVD2, or DVD3), then press ENTER.

f Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on the

remote so it matches the mode you sele cted above.

SYSTEM MENU

M/m, ENTER

RETURN

COMMAND MODE

a Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

b Press M/m to select “SETUP,” then press

ENTER.

SETUP

Settings

Tuner Preset

Video

Set VCR Plus+ Channels

Audio

Clock

Features

Language

Options

Easy Setup

To return to the previous step

Press RETURN.

c Press M/m to select “Options,” then press

ENTER.

SETUP

Setting Up the Remote

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Format Disc : Dimmer : Auto Display : Command Mode : Factory Setup

Selectable Bright On DVD3

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Connecting a VCR or Similar Recording Device to the LINE Jacks

You can use this recorder as the source player or as the recording deck. After disconnecting the recorder’s power cord from an AC outlet, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE jacks of this recorder. Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack) (page 75). See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment.

How to connect to record on this recorder

Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. See “Recording from connected equipment” on

page 88.

VCR, etc.

OUTPUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

S Video

How to connect to record on other equipment

Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE OUT jacks of this recorder.

VCR, etc.

INPUT

AUDIO

to LINE OUT 1 or 2

VHF/UHF

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OUT

CONTROL S IN

OPTICAL

VIDEO

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

LINE OUT

VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

LINE IN LINE OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

R-AUDIO-L

S VIDEO

VIDEO

S Video

S VIDEO cord (not supplied)

DVD recorder

S VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AC IN

Basic Hookups and Settings

to LINE IN 1 or 3

VHF/UHF

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OUT

CONTROL S IN

OPTICAL

LINE IN

LINE IN LINE OUT

VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

S VIDEO

VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

S VIDEO

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

S VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO cord (not supplied)

DVD recorder

AC IN

: Signal flow

z Hint

You can also use the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel of the recorder (page 88).

Notes

• Do not connect the yellow LINE IN (VIDEO) jac k whe n usin g an S VIDEO cord (not supplied).

• Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibi t any copying cannot be recorded.

: Signal flow

Notes

• If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on the TV screen.

VCRDVD recorder TV

• Do not connect the yellow LI N E IN (V IDEO) jack when using an S VIDEO cord (not supplied).

Connecting a VCR or Similar Recording Device to the LINE Jacks

Page 30

Connecting to a Satellite Receiver or a Cable Box

Connect a satellite receiver, digital cable box, or a cable box to this recorder using the LINE IN 1/3 jacks. Disconnect the recorder’s AC power cord from an AC outlet when connecting the box. To record on this recorder, see page 88. To use the Synchro Rec function, see below.

Satellite receiver, etc.

OUTPUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

LINE IN

S VIDEO

VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

to LINE IN 1 or 3 DVD recorder

VHF/UHF

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

LINE IN LINE OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

COAXIAL

OUT

CONTROL S IN

OPTICAL

R-AUDIO-L

S VIDEO

VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AC IN

: Signal flow

If you want to use the Synchro Rec function

Connect a satellite receiver to LINE IN 1 jacks of this recorder.

See “Recording from External Equipment with a Timer ( Synchro Rec)” on page 47.

Refer to your satellite receiver’s instructions for more information.

Notes

• Synchro-Recording does not work with some boxes. For details, refer to the box’s operating instructions.

• When connecting the LINE IN jacks to the cable box, be sure to al s o connect the recorder’s antenna to the cable box.

Connecting to a Satellite Receiver or a Cable Box

Page 31

Guide to Displays

Operating the Recorder

The recorder’s overall operation is simple. Generally, most operations can be performed by pressing only </M/m/,, and ENTER. Once you know the common procedure, you will find the recorder easy to operate.

The recorder uses the following four types of displays for most operations: System Menu, Title List, TOOLS, and Sub-menu. It also has a Disc Information display for ch ec k i ng the s tatus of the inserted disc, and an on-screen keyboard that enables you to label a title or disc.

Number buttons, SET

TITLE LIST

SYSTEM MENU

CURSOR MODE

RETURN

TOOLS

ZOOM +/–

</M/m/,, ENTER

Operating the Recorder

• Guide to Displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 31

• How to Use the Displays . . . . . . . . . . .page33

• How to Enter Characters . . . . . . . . . . .page 34

System Menu

The System Menu appears when you press SYSTEM MENU, and provides entries to all of the recorder’s main functions.

DVD Recorder

Dual RW

SYSTEM MENU

TITLE LIST

TIMER

TIMER LIST

DV/D8 EDIT

SETUP

1 TITLE LIST (page 53, 64):

Turns on the Title List menu, which shows recorded titles on the disc.

2 TIMER (page 40):

Allows you to set a new timer recording setting.

3 TIMER LIST (page 42):

Turns on the Timer L ist m enu, which allows you to check, change, or cancel timer settings.

4 DV/D8 EDIT (page 79):

Activates the DV Edit function, which allows you to record and edit the contents of a DV/Digital8 format tape.

5 SETUP (page 91):

Turns on the Setup Dis play, wh ich allow s you to set up the recorder to suit your preferences.

Compatible

Plays/erases/edits recorded titles.

Guide to Displays

,continued

Page 32

Title List

The recorder uses list displays for some operations. The most frequently used is the Title List menu. The Title List menu appears when you press TITLE LIST or when you select “TITLE LIST” from the Syste m Menu, and displays all of the titles on the disc. To show the list in greater details (zoom), press ZOOM+. To return to the previous display, press ZOOM–.

Standard Title List

My Movies

1.5/4.7GB 9/15

9/17 9/25 9/25

10/15 10/19 10/26 10/28

1.5/4.7GB

2ch

5ch

12ch

3ch

TITLE LIST ORIGINAL

-RW.VR

Sort

1 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM

Date

2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM

Number

3 12ch 9:00AM - 9:30AM

Title

4 3ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM 5 25ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM 6 L2 9:00PM - 9:30PM 7 8ch 9:00PM - 9:30PM 8 125ch 10:00AM - 10:30AM

“Zoomed” Title List

TITLE LIST ORIGINAL

-RW.VR

Sort

Date Number Title

1 Sort buttons (page 54):

Sorts the title order.

1 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM Mon 9/15 1:00PM( 1H00M) SP 2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM Wed 9/17 8:00PM( 1H00M) SLP 3 12ch 9:00AM - 9:30AM Thu 9/25 9:00AM( 0H30M) 4 3ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM Thu 9/25 8:00PM( 0H30M) SLP

About the types of Title List menus

The appearance of the Title List menu differs according to the disc type and recording format.

◆For DVD+RWs, DVD-Rs, DVD-RWs (Video mode):

The Title List menu appears and displays the titles on the disc.

◆For DVD-RWs (VR mode):

The Title List (Original) or Title L ist (Playlist) menu appears and displays the Original or Playlist titles on the disc. The “PLAYLIST” indicator lights up on the front panel display when the Title List (Playlist) menu is selected.

To switch the Title List menu for a DVD-RW (VR mode)

The recorder displays either the Original or Playlist Title List. Follow the steps below.

1 Press TITLE LIST.

The Title List menu appears.

2 Press TOOLS.

The TOOLS menu appears.

3 Press M/m to select either “Original” or

“Playlist,” whichever is not displayed, then press ENTER.

The display switches to the selected Title List menu.

To scroll the list display by page (Page mode)

Press CURSOR MODE while the list display is turned on. The display enters Page mode. Each time yo u press M/m, the entire Title List changes to the next/previous page of titles. To return to the Cursor mode, press CURSOR MODE agai n.

Notes

• W he n you turn off the list display, the Page mode is canceled.

• When all the titles on the disc fit on a single page, you cannot select the Page mode.

2 Zooming indicator (page 54):

Shows the current zoom status.

3 Disc name (page 72) 4 Disc space (remainder/total) 5 Titl e information (page 54):

Displays the title number, title name, and recording date.

6 Scroll bar:

Appears when all the titles do not fit on the list. To view the hidden titles, press M/m.

7 Title’s thumbnail picture (page 54)

Notes

• Th e le tters that cannot be displayed ar e re pl aced with “*”.

• The Title List does not appear when you pl a y DVD VIDEOs, CD s, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs.

• The T itle List m ay no t appe ar for discs created on other DVD recorders.

• On thi s mo de l, 1 GB is equivalent to 1 billion bytes.

TOOLS

The TOOLS menu appears when you press TOOLS, and displays options applicable to the entire disc or recorder.

Example 1: When you press TOOLS while the Title List menu is turned on.

My Movies

TITLE LIST ORIGINAL

Options for the disc or menu

Sort

-RW.VR

Date Number Title

TOOLS

1 2ch 1:00PM- 2:00PM

Playlist

2 5ch 8:00PM- 9:00PM

Erase Titles

3 12ch 9:00AM- 9:30AM

Create Playlist

4 3ch 8:00PM- 8:30PM

Disc Info.

5 25ch 8:00PM- 8:30PM 6 L2 9:00PM- 9:30PM 7 8ch 9:00PM- 9:30PM 8 125ch 10:00AM-10:30AM

Example 2: When you press TOOLS while a DVD is playing.

Options for the disc or picture

Close Stop Title Search Chapter Search Time Search

TOOLS

1.5/4.7GB 9/15

9/17 9/25 9/25

10/15 10/19 10/26 10/28

Guide to Displays

Page 33

Sub-menu

The sub-menu appears when you select an item from the displayed list menu and press ENTER. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to the selected item.

How to Use the Displays

Example: The Title List menu

My Movies

Sort

-RW.VR

Date Number Title

TITLE LIST ORIGINAL

1 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM 2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM 3 12ch 9:00AM - 9:30AM 4 3ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM 5 25ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM 6 L2 9:00PM - 9:30PM 7 8ch 9:00PM - 9:30PM 8 125ch 10:00AM - 10:30AM

1.5/4.7GB

9/15

Play

9/17

Play From Start

9/25

Erase

Protect Title

9/25

Title Name

10/15

Set Thumbnail

10/19

A-B Erase

10/26 10/28

Options for the selected item

Use the displays in the following way. The proc edure is common to many of the operations.

a Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears with entries to the main functions.

b Press M/m to select a function, then press

ENTER.

The display for the selected function appears.

Example: When “TITLE LIST” is selected.

My Movies

TITLE LIST ORIGINAL

-RW.VR

Sort

Date Number Title

1 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM 2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM 3 12ch 9:00AM - 9:30AM 4 3ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM 5 25ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM 6 L2 9:00PM - 9:30PM 7 8ch 9:00PM - 9:30PM 8 125ch 10:00AM - 10:30AM

◆ Using the TOOLS menu

Use the TOOLS menu to displ ay options for the entire disc.

A Press TOOLS.

The TOOLS menu appears.

1.5/4.7GB 9/15

9/17 9/25 9/25

10/15 10/19 10/26 10/28

Operating the Recorder

B Press M/m to select the option, then press

ENTER.

◆ Using the sub-menu

The sub-menu displays options for a specific title.

A Press M/m to select the title on the list, then

press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

B Press M/m to select the option, then press

ENTER.

c Press RETURN repeatedly to turn off the list

display.

To return to the previous display

Press RETURN.

How to Use the Displays

Page 34

How to Enter Characters

◆ To erase a character

A Press </M/m/, to move the cursor to the

input row.

B Press </, to move the cursor to the right of

the character you want to erase.

You can label a title, disc, or program by entering characters. You can enter up to 64 c haracte rs for a t itle/disc/ program name, but the actual number of characters displayed in the menus such as the Title List will vary. When the display for entering characters appears, follow the steps below.

a Press </M/m/, to move the cursor to the

right of the screen and select “A” (uppercase), “a” (lower-case), or “Symbol,” then press ENTER.

The characters of the selected type are displayed.

Example: Input Title Name

Input Title Name

25ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM

1 2 3 4 5

,. - 1 BA C 2 ED F 3 HG I 4 KJ L5

Back

Clear All

Space

6 7 8 9 0

NM O 6 QP R S UT V 8 XW Y Z79 0

"A" "a" Symbol

Cancel

Finish

b Press </M/m/, to select a character you

want to enter, then pr ess ENTER.

The selected character appears at the top of the display.

Input Title Name

1 2 3 4 5

,. - 1 BA C 2 ED F 3 HG I 4 KJ L5

Back

Clear All

Space

6 7 8 9 0

NM O 6 QP R S UT V 8 XW Y Z79 0

"A" "a" Symbol

Cancel

Finish

C Press </M/m/, to select “Back,” then press

ENTER.

◆ To insert a character

A Press </M/m/, to move the cursor to the

input row.

B Press </, to move the cursor to the right of

the point where you want to insert a character.

C Press </M/m/, to select the character you

want to insert, then press ENTER.

◆ To erase all the characters

Press </M/m/, to select “Clear All,” then press ENTER.

d Press </M/m/, to select “Finish,” then

press ENTER.

To cancel the setting, select “Cancel.”

To use the number buttons

You can also use the number buttons to enter characters.

1 In step 2 above, press the number buttons

repeatedly to select the character you want to enter.

Example: Press the number 3 button once to enter “D.” Press the number 3 button three times to enter “F.”

2 Select the next character, or press SET. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter all of the characters

for the name.

4 Press </M/m/, to select “Finish,” then press

ENTER.

To enter a letter with an accent mark, select an accent followed by the letter. Example: Select “ ` ” and then “a” to enter “à.”

To insert a space between the characters, select “Space.”

c Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter all the

characters for the name.

Input Title Name

Kids

1 2 3 4 5

How to Enter Characters

,. - 1 BA C 2 ED F 3 HG I 4 KJ L5

Back

Clear All

Space

6 7 8 9 0

NM O 6 QP R S UT V 8 XW Y Z79 0

"A" "a" Symbol

Cancel

Finish

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Recording/ Timer Recording

Before Recording

This recorder can record on various discs. Before you record, read the following and select the disc type according to your needs.

Recordable discs

This recorder can record on the following discs.

◆Disc type

Recording/Timer Recording

This section covers the basics of DVD recording, and the available methods for setting the timer.

• Before Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 35

• Recording TV programs

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page38

DVD-RW*

Ver. 1.1 Ver. 1.1 with CPRM*

DVD+RW*

DVD-R*

Ver. 2.0

*1“DVD-RW,” “DVD+RW,” and “DVD-R” are trademarks.

CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that pr otects copyrights for images.

DVD-RWs and DVD+RWs are rewritable. DVD-Rs are nonrewritable. The recorder cannot record on the following discs:

•8 cm discs

• DVD+R

• DVD-RW (Ver 1.0)

• DVD-RAM

•CD-R/CD-RW

Notes

• T he following type of high-speed discs can be use d for recording: up to 2×-speed DVD-RWs (Revision 1.0), up to 4×-speed DVD-Rs (Revision 1.0), or up to 4×-speed DVD+RWs. Note that high-speed discs will not record at higher speed. You cannot record on the disc if it is not 1×-speed compatible.

• Use a disc with CPRM to record Copy-Once TV programs (page 36).

• It is recommended that you use discs with “For Video” printed on their packing.

• You cannot add new recordings to DVD-Rs and DVD-RWs (Video mode) that contain recordings made on other DVD recorders.

• In som e cases, you m ay not be abl e to ad d new recordings to DVD+RWs that contain recordings made on other DVD recorders. If you do add a new recording, note that this recorder w ill re w rite the DVD menu. If the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by this recorder, the data will be erased.

• Timer Recording

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 40

• Adjusting the Recording Picture Quality and Size

. . .page46

• Recording from External Equipment with a Timer

(Synchro Rec)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 47

Before Recording

,continued

Page 36

About recording formats

When you insert an unused disc, the recorder automatically starts formatting. Since available functions differ depending on the disc type, select the disc that best suits your needs using the chart below. You can preset the format for unused DVD-RWs in Options Setup. When “Format Disc” is set to either “VR” or “Vi deo” (page 99), the recorder starts formatting in the selected mode without asking for confirmation. Select “Selectable” if you want to select the mode each time yo u insert an unused DVD-RW.

Differences between the disc types

See pages in parentheses for details.

Disc type Characteristics

– Automatically creates chapters at specified

intervals (page 97)

– Simple editing (erasing titles/changing

title name) (page 64)

– Creates chapters manually or

automatically (page 67)

– Various editing options using a created

Playlist (page 67)

– Records Copy-Once programs provided

that the disc has CPRM

Unrecordable pictures

Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded on this recorder. When the recorder receives a copy guard signal while recording, the recorder stops recording and a message appears on your TV screen.

About pictures with Copy Control Signals

Broadcasts that cont ain Copy Control S ignals may have one of the following three signal types, Copy-Free, Copy-Once, and Copy-Never. This recorder limits the recording according to copy protection signal as shown below. If you want to record a Copy-Once program, use a DVD-RW with CPRM in VR mode.

◆Available recordin g op tio ns

CopyFree

DVD-RW (Ver.1.1) a —— DVD-RW (Ver.1.1

with CPRM

VR mode Video mode

DVD+RW a ——

a a

CopyOnce

—

CopyNever

— —

Notes

• To play a recorded disc on other DVD equipment, you need to finalize the disc. For details on finalizing, see page 73.

• You cannot mix the two formats on one DVD-RW. To change the disc’s format, reformat the disc (page 74). Note that t he disc’ s cont ents will be erased afte r ref o rmatting.

Recording mode

While the recorder is stopped, you can select one of six recording modes by pressing REC MODE repeatedly for the desired recording time and picture qu ality. The pictu re quality generally improves as the recording time decreases.

Recording mode Recording time (minute)

HQ 60 HSP 90 SP (Standard mode) 120 LP 180 EP 240 SLP 360

DVD-R (Ver.2.0) a ——

* The recorded disc can b e pla yed only on CPRM compatible

equipment.

Notes

• The recording times are an estimate and actual times may differ.

• Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with the recording time.

– Recording a program with poor reception, or a program or video source

of low picture qualit y

– Recording on a di sc th at has already been e di t ed – Recording only a still picture or ju st sound

Before Recording

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Checking the available disc space (Disc Info.)

When recording on a used disc, ma ke sure that there is enough disc space for recording. With DVD-RWs or DVD+RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles.

a Press TOOLS while the disc is in the

recorder.

The TOOLS menu appears.

b Press M/m to select “Disc Info.,” then press

ENTER.

The Disc Information display appears. Items in the display diff er depending on the disc typ e or recording format. Note that the remaining disc space indicator is an estimate and actual available space may differ.

Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)

Disc Information

DiscName Movie

Media DVD-RW Format VR Title no. Original 3 / Playlist 2 Protected Not Protected Date 9/15/2003 ~ 10/28/2003

HQ : 0H30M

Remainder

LP : 1H30M

HSP : 0H45M

EP : 2H00M

SP : 1H00M

SLP : 3H00M

2. 3 / 4. 7GB

1 Disc Name 2 Media:

Disc type

3 Format:

Recording format type (DVD-RW only)

4 Title no.:

Total number of titles

5 Protected:

Indicates whether protection is set (DVD-RW in VR mode only)

6 Date:

Dates when the oldest and the most recent titles are recorded

7 Continuous Rem. Time/Remainder:

• The longest continuous recordin g time in each of the

recording modes (approximate)

• Disc space bar (approximate)

• Remaining disc space/total disc space (approximate)

8 Disc setting buttons

• Disc Name: Labels the disc (page 72)

• Protect Disc: Protects the disc (DVD-RW in VR

mode only) (page 72)

• Finalize: Finalizes the disc/Creates a DVD menu

(page 73)

• Unfinalize: Unfinalizes the disc if it ha s already been

finalized (DVD-RW in VR mode only) (page 73)

• Erase All: Erases all titles on the disc (page 73)

• Format: Reformats the disc (page 74)

Disc Name Protect Disc

Finalize

Erase All

Format

◆How programs are recorded on a DVD-R

A new program is recorded on the last space [a] only. Check that the remaining disc space is large enoug h for t he recording.

Erasing “B” does not free up any s pace

A CB

New recording

You cannot free up disc space on a DVD-R. Erasing a title will only hide the title name in the Titl e List men u. The era sed titles will still take up space on the disc.

◆How programs are recorded on a DVD-RW (VR mode)

A program is recorded on the free disc space [a]. Check that the total remaining disc space is large enough for recording.

Erasing “B” frees up more space

A CB

A C

New recording New recording

(continued)

◆To free up disc space

You can free up disc space by erasing titles. The original title used for a Playlist cannot be erased. To erase a title, see page 65. To erase multiple titles, see page 65.

◆How programs are recorded on a DVD-RW (Video mode) or DVD+RW

The recorder searches for the largest block of space [a] and records there. Check that there is a continuous free block large enough for the recording. If not, the recording will stop.

Erasing “B” and “C” creates a block of free space

A D

◆To check or free up disc spa c e

For DVD-RWs (Video mode) and DVD+RWs only, you can check free disc space and title loca tion, and also erase titles using the Disc Map display (see below).

z Hint

You can erase all of the disc’s titles (other than protected titles) at once (page 73).

Notes

• When you erase titles, the title order may change depending on the disc type or format.

• Aft er fina lizing, you cannot record further on a DVD-RW (Video mode) or DVD-R.

B C

New recording

Recording/Timer Recording

Before Recording

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To free up disc space using the Disc Map display (DVD-RWs in Video mode, DVD+RWs only)

The Disc Map display in the TOOLS menu allows you to check the disc status and erase titles on the disc.

1 Press TITLE LIST while the disc is in the

recorder.

2 Press TOOLS. 3 Press M/m to select “Disc Map” from the TOOLS

menu, then press ENTER.

The Disc Map display appears.

◆ To check free disc space

Press </, to select an open space. The remaining space and the longest recording time in each of the recording modes appears.

Disc Map

Empty

Selected open space

HQ[ 0H30M] LP [ 1H30M]

HSP[ 0H45M]

EP[ 2H00M]

SP[ 1H00M]

SLP[ 3H00M]

2.3GB

Recording TV programs

Before you start…

• Check that the di sc has enough available space for the recording (page 37).

• Adjust the recording picture quality and picture size if necessary (page 46).

}/1Z OPEN/CLOSE

CH +/–

Number buttons, SET

TV/VIDEO

Erase

Cancel

◆ To free up disc space by erasing a title using the Disc Map

A Press </, to select the title you want to

erase, then press ENTER.

The title is selected.

Disc Map

2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM Wed 9/17 8:00PM( 1H00M) SP 0.6GB

Selected title

Erase Cancel

To cancel the selection, press ENTER again. Repeat step 1 to erase multiple titles.

B Press m to select “Erase,” then press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

C Press </, to select “OK.”

All of the selected titles are erased, freeing up disc space. If you want to change y our selection , select “Change.”

D Press RETURN repeatedly to turn off the Title

List menu.

Note

You cannot erase a titl e during playback or reco rding.

DISPLAY

z REC

REC MODE

INPUT SELECT

TIME/TEXT

TOOLS

</M/m/,, ENTER

X REC PAUSE x REC STOP

a Press }/1.

The recorder turns on and the power indicator on the front panel lights up in green.

b Turn on the TV, and switch the input selector

on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on the TV screen.

◆ When using an amplifier (receiver)

Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and select the appropriate channel so that you can hear sound from the recorder.

Recording TV programs

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c Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a

recordable disc on the disc tray.

With the recording side faci ng down

d Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to c lose the disc tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. If you use an unused DVD, formatting starts automatically. When using an unused DVD-RW, select the recording format, VR or Video.

e Press CH +/– to select the channel or input

source you want to record.

f Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

Each time you press the button, the display changes on the TV screen as follows:

HQ SP LP EPHSP SLP

Notes

• After pressing z REC, it may take a short while to start recording.

• W hi le rec ordi ng or during recording pause, yo u ca nnot change the recording mode.

• If th ere is a power failure, the prog ram you are recording may be erased.

• W he n you use Hookup 2 (page 17), you cannot watch a cable TV program while recording another cable TV program.

Using the Quick Timer function

You can set the recorder to record in 30 minute increments by pressing just the z REC button.

Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time.

Each press advances the time in 30 minute increments. The maximum duration is six hours.

0:30 1:00

The time counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the recorder stops recording (power does not turn off). Even if you turn off the recorder during recording, the recorder continues to record until the time counter runs out.

5:30

6:00

To cancel the Quick Timer

Press z REC repeatedly until the counter appears in the front panel display. The recorder returns to normal recording mode.

(normal recording)

Recording/Timer Recording

For more details of the recording mode, see page 36.

g Press z REC.

Recording starts. Recording continues until you stop the recording or the disc is full.

To stop recording

Press x REC STOP. Note that it may take a few seconds for recording to stop.

To pause recording

Press X REC PAUSE. To restart recording, press the button again.

To watch another TV program while recording

Set the TV to TV input using the TV/VIDEO button.

z Hints

• You can also start and stop recording usi ng th e TOOLS menu. Press TOOLS and select “Record ” or “R ec S top,” then press ENTER.

• You can stop recording from the Title List menu as well. Select the title you are curr ently recor ding and pres s ENTER. Then s ele ct “Rec Stop ” from the sub-menu.

• If you do not want to watch TV whi l e re cording, you can turn off the TV. When using a cable box, make sure to leave it o n.

• To select a channel, you can a lso use the num ber buttons and SET button in step 5 above.

• If you record from equipment connected to the recorder’s input jack, you can also use the INPUT SELE CT button to select “L1,” “L2,” “L3,” or “DV” in step 5. For details, see “Recording from connected equipment” (page 88).

• You can also select the recording mode using the TOOLS me nu (page 46).

Recording a stereo program and SAP

The recorder automatically receives and records a stereo program and SAP.

◆Stereo programs

When a stereo program is received, the “STE R EO” indicator lights up on the front pane l display. If there is noise in the ste reo program, set “Auto Stereo” in Audio Setup to “Off ” (page 95). The sound will be recorded in monaural but with less noise.

◆SAP (Second Audio Program)

When a SAP (Second Audio Program) is received, the “SAP” indicator li ghts up on the front panel display. To record only SAP sound, set “Tuner Audio” in Audio Setup to “SAP” (page 95).

Recording TV programs

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Checking the disc status while recording

You can check the recording information such as recording time or disc type.

Timer Recording

a Press DISPLAY twice during recording.

The recording information appears.

DVD-RW

VIDEO

1:23:45SP

1 Disc type/format 2 Recording status 3 Recording mode 4 Recording time

b Press DISPLAY to turn off the display.

Creating chapters in a title

The recorder can automatically divide a recording (a title) into chapters by inser ting chapter marks at 6 or 15 minute inter vals during recording. Select the interval, “6Min” (default) or “15Min” in “Auto Chapter” of Features Setup (page 97).

You can set the timer for a total of 30 programs up to one month in advance. There are two setting methods: the manual setting and VCR Plus+ setting.

• Standard: Set the date, time, and channel of the program manually.

• VCR Plus+: Enter the PlusCode number designated for each TV program (page 44).

Before you start…

• Check that the di sc has enough available space for the recording (page 37).

• Adjust the recording picture quality and picture size if necessary (page 46).

Setting the timer manually (Standard)

"/1Z OPEN/CLOSE

z Hint

You can make chapters manually when playing DVD-RWs (VR mode). For details, see page 67.

Notes

• If “A uto Chapter” is se t t o “O ff” in Features Set u p, no chapters are automaticall y c r eated.

• Wh en no mo re cha pt er m ar ks can be added, you may not be able to make additional recordin gs or edit the disc.

[TIMER]

SYSTEM MENU

RETURN

TOOLS

</M/m/,, ENTER

x REC STOP

a Press }/1.

b Turn on the TV, and switch the input selector

on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on the TV screen.

◆ When using an amplifier (receiver)

Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and select the appropriate channel so that you can hear sound from the recorder.

Timer Recording

c Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a

recordable disc on the disc tray.

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d Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc t ray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. If you use an unused DVD, formatting starts automatically. When using an unused DVD-RW, select the recording format, VR or Video.

e Press [TIMER].

The Timer programming (Standard) menu appears.

Timer - Standard

Set the timer manually.

Date

Start CH

Today

VCR Plus+

ModeStop

Cancel

If the Timer programming (VCR Plus+) menu appears, press < to switch the display.

f Set the following items using </M/m/,.

A Press M/m to set the date, then press ,.

Each time you press M/m, the item changes as follows.

h Press RETURN to turn off the Timer List, or

press [TIMER] and repeat from step 5 to enter additional timer settings.

Unlike a VCR, there is no need to turn off the recorder before the timer recording starts.

To stop recording during timer recording

Press x REC STOP.

If the timer settings overlap

Overlapped timer settings are shown as follows.

Timer

These timer settings overlap. Do you want to save this setting?

Mon-Sat 10:00AM - 10:30AM 25ch SP Wed 10/29 9:00AM - 10:15AM 3ch SLP

To store the setting, press </, to select “OK,” then press ENTER. The programs are recorded in order of pr iority (page 43). To cancel or change the setti ng, select “Cancel.”

Cancel

Recording/Timer Recording

Today y Tomorrow y …… y Tue 10/28 (1 month later) y Sun (every Sunday) y …… y Sat (every Saturday) y Mon-Fri (Monday to Friday) y Mon-Sat (Monday to Saturday) y Sun-Sat (Sunday to Saturday) y Today

B Press M/m to set the start time, then press ,. C Press M/m to set the stop time, then press ,. D Press M/m to set the channel, then press ,.

When you set the timer for recording from connected equipment, select “Line1,” “Line2,” or “Line3.”

E Press M/m to select the recording mode (HQ,

HSP, SP, LP, EP, or SLP), then press ,.

Timer - Standard

Set the timer manually.

Date

Start CH Mode

Stop

VCR Plus+

800 830

Tomorrow PM PM

107 SP

Cancel

◆ If you make a mistake

Press </, to select the item you want to change.

◆ To exit without saving the current setting

Press </M/m/, to select “Cancel,” then press ENTER.

g Press </M/m/, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

The Timer List menu appears. The TIMER REC indicator lights up on the front panel and the recorder is ready to start recording.

To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording

See “Checking/changing/canceling time r settings (Time r List)” (page 42).

z Hints

• For recording over the next day, leave the starting date setting as it is, and enter the ending time in the setting. Th e date will au to matically change to the next day.

• You can also display the timer programming menu by: – selecting “TIMER” from the System Menu. – selecting “Set Timer” from the TOOLS menu while the Timer List

menu is displayed.

• Y ou can also use the recorder even when the recorder stands by for recording. To remind you of the time r setting, a message appears on your TV screen five minutes before the timer recording starts .

Notes

• If “The disc is full or nearly full” appears on the screen, change the disc, or make available space for the recording (DVD-RW/DVD+RW only).

• Check that the clock is correctly set before setting the timer recording. If not, the timer recording ca nnot be made. To record a satellite pro gram, turn on the satellite r eceiver and s elect the satellite program you want to record. Leave the satellite receiver turned on until the recorde r fin ishe s rec ording. If you connect equipment with a timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec function (page 47).

Rec Mode Adjust

If there is not enough available disc space for the recording, the recorder automatically selects the recordi ng mode to enable the program to be recorded. This function is normally set to on.

◆To cancel the func tion

A Press TOOLS while the Timer List is displayed. B Press M/m to select “Rec Mode Adjust,” then press

ENTER.

C Press </, to select “Off,” then press ENTER.

Note

This function only works with a time r re cording. It does not function with Quick Timer or Synchro Rec.

Timer Recording

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To extend the recording duration time

You can extend the recording duration while recording.

1 Press TOOLS during recording. 2 Press M/m to select “Extend Rec. Time,” then

press ENTER.

The followi ng display appears.

Extend Rec. Time

Set the timer extend function.

Sun 9/28 10:00AM - 11:30AM 3ch SP

Extend Time

Off

Cancel

3 Press M/m to select the duration time, then press

ENTER.

You can set the duration in increments of 10 minutes, up to 60 minutes.

4 Press </M/m/, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

z Hint

You can also extend the recording duration time using “Extend Rec” in the sub-menu of the Timer List.

Checking/changing/c anc eling timer settings (Timer List)

You can check, change, or cancel timer settings using the Timer List menu.

a Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

b Press M/m to select “TIMER LIST,” then

press ENTER.

The Timer List menu appears.

TIMER LIST

Sat 10/25 8:30PM - 9:30PM 4ch Mon-Sat 10:00AM - 10:30AM 25ch Wed 10/29 9:00AM - 10:15AM 3ch Thu 10/30 4:00PM - 5:00PM 125ch

-RW VR

Sports

SP SLP SLP

1 Di sc name

To enter a disc name, see “Labeling a disc (Disc Name)” (page 72).

2 Timer information:

Displays the recording date, time, recording mode, etc.

• ❐ indicates the overlapped setting.

(red) indicates the setting currently being

•

recorded.

•z (grey) indicates that the setting c annot be recorded in the selected recording mode.

c Press M/m to select the setting you want to

check/change/cancel, then press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

d Press M/m to select one of the followin g items.

• Modify

•Erase

• Check Overlap

◆ To modify the settin g

A Select “Modify,” then press ENTER.

The display for modifying appears.

Timer Recording

Modify

Modify the timer setting.

Date

Start CH ModeStop

Mon-Sat PM PM

10 00 10 15

25 SP

Cancel

B Press </M/m/, to select the item and

change the setting.

To undo the change, press </M/m/, to select “Cancel,” then press ENTER or RETURN. To change another setting, repeat step 2.

C Press </M/m/, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

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◆ To erase the setting

A Select “Erase,” then press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

Erase

Are you sure you want to erase this timer setting?

Mon-Sat 10:00AM - 10:30AM 25ch SP

OK Cancel

Changing the priority of overlapped settings

The recorder records the programs according to priority if the timer settings overlap. The timer setting set last has priority. If the timer settings overlap, the progra m that has priority will be recorded. A timer recording of lower priority will be canceled, start from the middle, or stop on the way. Check the overlapped timer settings and change the priority if necessary.

If you do not want to erase the setting, select “Cancel,” then press ENTER or RETURN.

B Press </, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

◆ To check for overlapped settings

A Select “Check Overlap,” then press ENTER.

The display for confirming overlapped settings appears. The timer setting set most recently is listed at the top and has priority. You may not be able to record the program that has low priority.

Check Overlap

These timer settings overlap.

Mon-Sat 10:00AM - 10:30AM 25ch SP Wed 10/29 9:00AM - 10:15AM 3ch SLP

Change priority Close

To change a priority, press </, to sele c t “Change priority.” For details, see “Changing the priority of overlapped settings” below.

B Press </, to select “Close.”

To change or cancel the setting, press RETURN to return to the Timer List menu, and repeat steps

3 and d above.

e Press RETURN to turn off the Timer List.

z Hint

While recording, you can no t mo dify the timer setting for the cu rr ent recording, but you can ext end the recording duration of the recording time (page 42).

Note

Even if the timer is set for the same program daily or weekly, the timer recording cannot be mad e if it ov erl aps with the program that has priority. A mark will appear next to the ove rl apped setting in the Timer List. Check the priority or de r of the set ti ngs.

When the timer settings overlap

If the timer is set using the manual or VCR Plus+ setting, the program set last has priority.

Example: you set the timer in order of A, B, and C (setting C h as first priority)

7:00

10:30

will be cut off

9:00 11:00

Actual recording

ABC

7:00 9:00 10:30

If you give priority to setting B over setting C, program B will be entirely recorded and program C is recorded only after program B has finished .

ABC

7:00 9:00 11:00

z Hint

You can change the priority of a time r set ti ng during recording.

Note

If the end time o f o n e recording and the start t ime of another are the same, the beginning or end of a prog ram of lower priority may be cut. Example: you made the timer setting A after B

7:00 9:00 10:00

a Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

b Press M/m to select “TIMER LIST,” then

press ENTER.

The Timer List menu appears.

Recording/Timer Recording

TIMER LIST

Sat 10/25 8:30PM - 9:30PM 4ch Mon-Sat 10:00AM - 10:30AM 25ch Wed 10/29 9:00AM - 10:15AM 3ch Thu 10/30 4:00PM - 5:00PM 125ch

-RW VR

Sports

SP SLP SLP

Timer Recording

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c Press M/m to select the setting for which you

want to change a priority order, then press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ system

d Press M/m to select “Check Overlap,” then

press ENTER.

The display for confirming overlapped settings appears.

Check Overlap

These timer settings overlap.

Mon-Sat 10:00AM - 10:30AM 25ch SP Wed 10/29 9:00AM - 10:15AM 3ch SLP

Change priority Close

e Press </, to select “Change priority,”

then press ENTER.

The display for changing priority appears.

Change priority

3ch Wed 10/29 9:00AM Where do you want to move this timer setting? 25ch Mon-Sat 10:00AM

Cancel

f Press M/m to move the timer setting where

you want, then press ENTER.

The program moves to its new location in the list. A program higher up in the list has higher priority. To return to the Timer List, select “Cancel.”

g Press RETURN to turn off the Timer List.

The VCR Plus+ system is a feature that simplifies setting timer recordings. Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV program guide. The date, time, and channel of that program are set automatically. Check that the TV and guide channels are correctly set in “Set VCR Plus+ Channels” in “Settings” (page 93).

"/1Z OPEN/CLOSE

Number buttons

CLEAR

[TIMER]

RETURN

SET

</M/m/,, ENTER

x REC STOP

a Press }/1.

b Turn on the TV, and switch the input selector

on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on the TV screen.

◆ When using an amplifier (receiver)

Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and select the appropriate channel so that you can hear sound from the recorder.

Timer Recording

c Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a

recordable disc on the disc tray.

d Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc t ray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. If you use an unused DVD, formatting starts automatically. When using an unused DVD-RW, select the recording format, VR or Video.

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e Press [TIMER].

The Timer programming (VCR Plus+) menu appears.

Timer - VCR Plus+

Set the timer by entering the PlusCode. PlusCode

Standard

Cancel

If the Timer programming (Standard) menu appears , press < to switch the display.

f Press the number buttons to enter the

PlusCode number, then press SET.

◆ If you make a mistake

Press CLEAR and re-enter the correct number.

◆ To cancel the setting

Press </M/m/, to select “Cancel,” then press ENTER.

g Press </M/m/, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

The date, start and stop times, channel, and recording mode appears.

z Hints

• The Rec Mode Adjust function also works with this timer setting method (page 41).

• You can extend the recording duration time during recording (page 42).

• You can also display the timer programming menu by: – selecting “TIMER” from the System Menu. – selecting “Set Timer” from the TOOLS menu while the Timer List

menu is displayed.

Notes

• Check the clock set before setting th e timer r ecordin g. If not , the timer recording cannot be made.

Recording/Timer Recording

Timer - VCR Plus+

Is the follwing timer setting correct? To modify, adjust each item or re-enter the PlusCode.

Date

Start CH ModeStop

Mon 6/28 AM AM

10 00 11 30

107 HQ

Cancel

Change

◆ If you want to change the setting

A Press </, to select the item you want to

change.

B Press M/m to change the setting.

To cancel the setting, select “Cancel.” To re-enter the PlusCode number, select “Change.”

h Press </M/m/, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

The TIMER REC indicator lights up on the front panel, and the recorder is ready to start recording.

i Press RETURN to turn off the display.

To record from a decoder or other source, leave the connected equipment turned on.

To stop recording during timer recording

Press x REC STOP.

If the timer settings overlap

See page 41.

To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording

See “Checking/changing/canceling timer settings (Time r List)” (page 42).

Timer Recording

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Adjusting the Recording Picture Quality and Size

You can adjust the recording picture quality and picture size.

TOOLS

RETURN

a Press TOOLS before recording starts.

The TOOLS menu appears.

b Press M/m to select “Rec Se ttings,” then press

ENTER.

The followi ng display appears.

Rec. Settings

Select the item you want to change.

Rec Mode : Rec Screen Size : Rec NR : Rec Video Equalizer

SP 4 : 3 1

c Press M/m to select the item you want to

adjust, then press ENTER.

The adjustment display appears.

Example: Rec NR

</M/m/,, ENTER

◆ Rec Mode

Selects the recording mode for the desired record ing time and picture quality. For more information, see “Recording mode” (page 36).

•HQ

•HSP

• SP (default)

•LP

•EP

•SLP

◆ Rec Screen Size

Sets the picture size of the program to be recorded

• 4:3 (default): Sets the picture size to 4:3.

• 16:9: Sets the picture size to 16:9 (wide mode).

This function works with DVD-Rs and DVD-RWs (Video mode) when the recording mode is set to HQ, HSP, or SP. For all other recording modes, the screen size is fixed at “4:3.” For DVD-RWs (VR mode), the actual picture size is recorded regardless of the setting. For instance, if a 16:9 size picture is received, the disc records the picture as 16:9 even if “Rec Screen Size” is set to “4:3.” For DVD+RWs, the screen size is fixed at “4:3.”

◆ Rec NR (noise reduction)

Reduces noise contained in the video signal.

◆ Rec Video Equalizer

Adjusts the picture in greater detail. Press M/m to select the item you want to adjust, then press ENTER.

• Contrast: Changes the contrast.

• Brightness: Changes the overall brig htness.

• Color: Ma kes the colors deeper or lighter.

• Hue: Changes the color bal ance.

d Adjust the se tting using </M/m/,, then

press ENTER.

The larger the number, the greater the effect. The default setting is underlined.

Items Settings

Rec NR Off Rec Video Equalize r

Contrast –3 ~ 0 Brightness –3 ~ 0 Color –3 ~ 0 Hue –3 ~ 0

1 ~ 3

~ 3 ~ 3 ~ 3 ~ 3

Rec NR

Off 1 2 3

Adjusting the Recording Picture Quality and Size

e Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust any other

items.

f Press RETURN to turn off the display.

Note

The adjustments made here are for the recorder and cannot be saved for individua l titles.

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Recording from External Equipment with a Timer (Synchro Rec)

d Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. If you use an unused DVD, formatting starts automatically. When using an unused DVD-RW, select the recording format, VR or Video.

You can set the recorder to automatically record programs from connected equipment that has a timer functio n (such as a satellite receiver). Connect the equipment to the LINE IN 1 jacks of the recorder (page 30). When the connected equipment turns on, the recorder starts recording a programme from the LINE IN 1 jacks.

Before you start…

• Check that th e disc has enough available space for the recording (page 37).

• Adjust the recording pictur e quality and picture size if necessary (page 46).

Z OPEN/CLOSE

"/1

TOOLS

e Select the line input audio when recording a

program having two types of sound.

A Press INPUT SELECT to select “L1.” B Press TOOLS. C Press M/m to select “Line Audio Input,” then

press ENTER.

D Press M/m to select “Main/Sub*,” then press

ENTER.

* When recording a program having two types of sound, select

“Main/Sub.” Both sounds can be recorded. You can select either sound when playing a disc. Select “Main/Sub” only when using a DVD-RW (VR mode). For other discs, select “Stereo.” Only stereo sound is recorded.

f Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode, HQ, HSP, SP, LP, EP, or SLP.

g Set the timer on the connected equipment to

the time of the program you want to record, and turn it off.

Recording/Timer Recording

</M/m/,, ENTER

x REC STOP

REC MODE

INPUT SELECT

SYNCHRO REC

a Press }/1.

b Turn on the TV, and switch the input selecto r

on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on the TV screen.

◆ When using an amplifier (recei ver)

Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and select the appropriate channel so that you can hear the sound from the recorder.

c Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a

recordable disc on the disc tray.

h Press SYNCHRO REC.

The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up on th e front panel. The recorder automatically turns off and stands by for Synchro-Recording. The recorder automatically starts recording when it receives an input signal from the connected equipment. The recorder stops recording when the connected equipment turns off.

To stop recording

Press x REC STOP.

To cancel Synchro Rec

Press SYNCHRO REC or turn on the recorder before the Synchro-Recording Starts. The SYNCHRO REC indicator turns off.

If the timer settings of a Synchro-Recording and another timer recording overlap

Regardless of whether or not the program is a Synchro Rec program, the program tha t starts first has priority and the seco nd program starts recording only after the first program has finished.

7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00

First program Second program

will be cut off

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Notes

• The recorder starts recording only after detecting the video signal from the connected equipm e n t . T he b eg inning of the program may not be recorded.

• You c ann ot set Synch ro-Recording only by pressing the SYNCHRO REC button when the recorde r is turned off. Be sure to turn on the recorder first to set Synchro-Recording.

• While Synchro-Recording, other operations such as normal recording cannot be done.

• Do not turn on the recorder while it stands by for Synchro-Recording. Synchro-Recording will be canc eled.

• Any program that contains a Copy-Never copy guard signal cannot be recorded. When you record a program t ha t co ntains a Copy-Once signal, use a DVD-RW (Ver. 1.1 with CPRM) in VR mode for recording. For details, see “Unrecordable pictures” (page 36).

• When using the Synchro Rec function, do not use the VCR control function on connected equipment.

• To use the connected equipment while the recorder is standing by for Synchro-Recording, cancel Synchro-Recording by pressing SYNCHRO REC. Before timer recording starts, be sure to turn off the connected equipment, then turn on the recorder and press SYNCHRO REC to reset Synchro-Recording.

• The Synchro Rec function does not work with some satell ite receiv ers. For details, r efer to the satellite receiv er’s operating instructio ns.

Recording from External Equipment with a Timer (Synchro Rec)

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Before Playing

Playback

This section explains the basics of playback, such as playable disc types, and describes the settings necessary for playback in general.

Read the following information bef ore playin g a disc.

Playable discs

This recorder can play the followin g discs in both th e 12 cm and 8 cm sizes.

◆Disc types

DVD VIDEO*

Playback

DVD-RW*

Ver. 1.0 Ver. 1.1 Ver. 1.1 with CPRM

DVD+RW*

DVD-R*

DVD+R*

• Before Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page49

• Playing Discs

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page50

• Selecting a Recorded Title on a Disc

. . . . . . . . .page53

• Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page55

• Checking the Play Information and Playing Time

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 56

• Selecting the Sound

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page57

• TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page58

• Changing the Angles . . . . . . . .page 59

• Displaying the Subtitles . . . . . .page 60

Music CD

CD-R/CD-RW

(Music CD format only)

* “DVD VIDEO,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD+RW,” and “DVD-

R” are trademarks.

Region code (DVD VIDEO only)

Your recorder has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play DVD VIDEOs (playback only) labeled with identical region codes. This system is used to protect copyrights.

DVD VIDEOs labeled will also play on this recorder.

If you try to play any other DV D VIDEO, the message “Playback prohibited by region code.” will appear on the T V screen. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.

ALL

RDR–XXXX

00V 00Hz

NO.

00W

Region code

0-000-000-00

• Adjusting the Playback Picture and Sound

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page60

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Discs that cannot be played on this recorder

The recorder cannot play the follo wing discs:

• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)

• CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those reco rded in the music CD format

• Data part of CD- Extras

•VIDEO CDs

• Super VCDs

• DVD-ROMs

• DVD Audio discs

• DVD-RAMs

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs

• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (page 49)

• A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM

Playing Discs

Depending on the disc, some operations may differ, or certain restrictions may apply. Refer to the operating instructio ns supplied with your disc.

Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD

• When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be heard from the analog stereo jacks. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions when the analog stereo jacks of the recorder are connected to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external 5.1-channel decoder system must be connected to the digital jack of the recorder.

• Set the sound to “Stereo” using the AUDIO button when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD (page 57).

• Do not play DTS sound tracks without fir s t connecting the recorder to an audio component having a built-in DTS decoder. The recorder outputs the DTS signal via the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack even if “DTS” is set to “Off” in the Audio Setup (page 96), and may affect your ears or cause your speakers to be damaged.

Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track

• DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack.

• When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set “DTS” to “On” in the Audio Setup (page 96).

• If you connect the reco rder to audio equip ment withou t a builtin DTS decoder, do not set “DTS” to “On” in the Audio Setup (page 96). A loud noise may come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.

Notes

• Th e fol lo w in g typ e of high-speed discs can be played bac k on th is recorder: up to 2×-speed DVD-RWs (Revision 1.0), up to 4×-speed DVD-Rs (Revision 1.0), or up to 4×-speed DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs.

• DVD-RW/-Rs, DVD+RWs/+Rs, or CD-RW/-Rs recorded on another recording device can not b e pl ayed on this recorder if the y have not been correctly finalized. Some discs cannot be played due to the recording quality or physica l condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording de vice and authoring software.

"/1Z OPEN/CLOSE

Number buttons, SET

TOP MENU

H PLAY

</M/m/,, ENTER

x STOP

a Press }/1.

The recorder turns on and the power indicator lights up in green.

b Turn on the TV, and switch the input selector

on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on the TV screen.

◆ When using an amplifier

Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and select the appropriate channel so that you can hear sound from the recorder.

c Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to open the d isc tray.

d Place a disc on the disc tray.

With the playi n g si de facing down

e Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray .

Wait until “LOAD” disappears in the front panel display.

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◆ When playing a DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R

You can select the title from the Title List menu. See “Selecting a Recorded Title on a Disc” (page 53).

◆ If a menu appears on the TV screen

See “Using the DVD’s Menu” below.

f Press H PLAY.

The recorder starts playback.

To adjust the volume

Adjust the volume of your TV or amplifier (receiver).

To stop playback

Press x STOP.

To turn off the recorder

Press @/1.

c Press ENTER.

z Hint

If you are playing a finalized DVD-R, DVD+RW, or DVD-RW (Video mode), you can display the menu with the TOP MENU or MENU button. See “Finalizing a disc (Finalize)” (page 73) for more information about finalizing and DVD menus.

Using the PROGRESSIVE button

You can fine-tune the Progressive 480p video sig nal output when you press PROGRESSIVE on the front panel (the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up) and connect the recorder using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to a TV that is able to accept the video signal in progressive format. Press PROGRESSIVE repeatedly to toggle the displays as follows:

INTERLACE (the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off)

PROGRESSIVE (the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up)

Playback

z Hint

You can also start or stop playback using the TOOLS menu.

To play a DVD VIDEO for which Parental Control is set

When the message “Do you want temporarily change parental control to *?” appears on the TV screen, follow the steps below.

1 Press </, to select “OK,” then press ENTER.

The display for entering your password appears.

Parental Control

Enter your password.

Cancel

Password

2 Enter your four digit password using the number

buttons.

The cursor moves to “OK.”

3 Press ENTER to select “OK.”

The recorder starts playback.

To register or ch ange the password , see “Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only)” (page 97).

Using the DVD’s Menu

When you play a DVD VIDEO which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the TOP MENU or MENU button. When you play DVD VIDEOs that allow you to select items such as the language for the subt itles and the language for the sound, select these items using the MENU button.

•INTERLACE Select this when you are connected t o a st andard (Interlace format) TV.

• PROGRESSIVE Select this when you are connected to a TV compatible with progressive signal s. The recorder outputs vi deo signals in progressive format.

◆Conversion modes

DVD software can be divided into two types: film based software and video based sof tware. Video based software is derived from the TV, such as dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at 30 frames/60 fields per second. Film based software is derived from film and displays images at 24 frames per second. Some DVD software contains both Video and Film. In order for these images to appear natural on your screen when output in PROGRESSIVE mode (60 frames per second) , the progressive video signal needs to be converted to match the type of DVD software that you are watching. The title recorded on this recorder is Video based software. If you want to set the conversion mode for Video based software regardless of the software type, set “Progr essive Mode” in Video Set up to “Video” (page 95).

Notes

• When you play video based software with progressive signals, sections of some types of images may appea r unnatural due to the conversio n process when output through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Images from the LINE OUT (S VIDEO) 1/2 and LINE OUT (VIDEO) 1/2 jacks are unaffected as they are output in the normal (interlace) format.

• If you have set the recorder to progressive format even though your TV is not compatible with progressive format (480p) signals, you can not view pictures. Some video signals recorded on the disc may not be converted in progre s si ve format. In either of the s e cases, set the recorder to inte rl ace format.

a Press TOP MENU or MENU.

The disc’s menu appears on the TV screen. The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc.

b Press </M/m/, or the number buttons to

select the item you want to play o r change.

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Basic operations/Changing the playback speed

Z OPEN/CLOSE

m / M (Search)

Jog Stick

INSTANT REPLAY

INSTANT SEARCH

TOOLS

</M/m/,, ENTER

./> PREV/NEXT

x STOP X PAUSE

H PLAY

To: Operations Discs

Pause Press X PAUSE. To resume playback, press X PAUSE or H PLAY. All discs Locate the beginn ing of

the title/chapter/track

Stop play and remove the disc

Replay the previous scene

Briefly fast forward the current scene

Fast forward/fast reverse (search)

During playback, press > NEXT or . PREV.

All discs

• > NEXT : Goes to the next title/chapter/track.

• . PREV : Goes back to the beginning of the previous title /c hap t er / track.

For DVD-RWs (VR mode), you can manually add chapter marks

(page 67).

Press Z OPEN/CLOSE. All discs

Press

INSTANT REPLAY.

This function is useful when you want to review a scene or dialogue you missed.

Press INSTANT SEARCH. This function is useful for skipping a scene you do not want to watch.

During playback, briefly push the Jog Stick t o the left or right. Each tim e

All discs

you push the Jog Stick, the sea r ch speed changes as follows:

fast reverse m fast forward M

FR1 T t FF1

FR2 T T t t FF2

FR3* T T T t t t FF3*

Frame by frame (Slowmotion play)

Watch one frame at a time (Freeze Frame)

Playing Discs

To resume to the normal speed, press H PLAY. When you push and ho ld the Jog Stick down to the left or right, fa st forward/fast reverse continues at the selected speed until you release the Jog Stick. Actual speeds may differ with some discs or recording modes.

* Music CDs cannot be played at FR3/FF3.

Push m / M Jog Stick for more than one second when the recorder is in pause mode. To return to the normal speed, press H PLAY.

Push m / M Jog Stick briefly when the recorder is in pause mode. To return to the normal speed, press H PLAY.

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To resume playback from the point where you stopped the disc (Resume Play)

When you stop the disc, the recorder remembers the point where you pressed x STOP.

• For DVDs: Resume Play works as long as you do not open th e disc tray (you may turn off the recorder).

•For CDs: Resume Play works as long as you do not turn off the recorder or open the disc tray.

1 While playing a disc, press x STOP to stop

playback.

“RESUME” appears on the front panel display. If “RESUME” does not appear, Resume Play is not available.

2 Press H PLAY.

The recorder starts playback from the point where you stopped the disc in step 1.

◆To play from the beginning of the disc

Reset the resume point using the TOOLS menu. Press TOOLS and press M/m to select “Reset Resume,” then press EN TER.

◆To play from the beginning of the title

You can locate the beginning of the title/track using the TOOLS menu. Press TOOLS and press M/m to select “Play From Start,” then press ENTER. Playback autom atically starts from the beginning of the title.

Selecting a Recorded Title on a Disc

The Title List menu displays all the titles recorded on the disc and you can select the one you want to play. For details, see also page 32.

SYSTEM MENU

CURSOR MODE

RETURN

H PLAY

TITLE LIST </M/m/,,

ENTER ZOOM +/–

m/M

Playback

Notes

• Depending on the disc, the recorder may not resume playback from where you stopped the disc.

• Depending on where you stopped the disc, the recorder m a y not resume playback from ex actly the same point.

• The point where you stopped pla yi ng is c le are d w he n: – you open the dis c tray. – you play another title. – you switch the Title List menu (Original or Playlist). – you edit the disc, such as erasing a title. – you change the settings on the recorder. – you turn off the recorder (CD only). – you make a recording (except for DVD-RWs in VR mode).

X PAUSE

a Insert a disc and press TITLE LIST.

The Title List menu appears. For a DVD-RW (VR mode), select “Original” or “Playlist” using the TOOLS menu (page 32).

My Movies

1.5/4.7GB 9/15

9/17 9/25 9/25

10/15 10/19 10/26 10/28

Sort

Date Number Title

-RW.VR

TITLE LIST ORIGINAL

1 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM 2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM 3 12ch 9:00AM - 9:30AM 4 3ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM 5 25ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM 6 L2 9:00PM - 9:30PM 7 8ch 9:00PM - 9:30PM 8 125ch 10:00AM - 10:30AM

b Press M/m t o select the title, then press

ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

c Press M/m to select “Play,” then press

ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected title on the disc.

z Hints

• You can also display the Title List menu using the System Menu. Press SYSTEM MENU and select “TIT LE LIST,” then pr ess ENTER (page 32).

• You can select Page mode by pressing CURSOR MODE (page 32). In Page mode, you can change the page of the Title List using M/m.

• You can also use the H PLAY button to start playback.

• To change the title name, see “Labeling a title (Title Name)”

(page 64).

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To change the title order (Sort)

You can sort the titles according to date, number, or title.

1 Press < while the Title List menu is turned on.

The Sort buttons are selected.

My Movies

1.5/4.7GB 9/15

9/17 9/25 9/25

10/15 10/19 10/26 10/28

Sort buttons

Sort

-RW.VR

Date Number Title

TITLE LIST ORIGINAL

1 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM 2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM 3 12ch 9:00AM - 9:30AM 4 3ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM 5 25ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM 6 L2 9:00PM - 9:30PM 7 8ch 9:00PM - 9:30PM 8 125ch 10:00AM - 10:30AM

2 Press M/m to select date, number, or title, then

press ENTER.

The titles are sorted in selected order.

Order Sorted

Date in order of date (when the titles were

recorded). The title that is recorded

most recently is listed at the top. Number in order of recorded title number. Title in alphabetical order.

To show the list in greater detail (Zoom)

Press ZOOM+ while the Title List menu is turned on to view detailed information about the title. To return to the normal Title List menu, pr ess Z OOM–.

To change a title thumbnail picture (Thumbnail) (DVD-RW in VR mode only)

You can select a favourite scene for a thumbnail picture in a zoomed Title List menu.

1 Press TITLE LIST while a disc is in the recorder.

The Title List menu appears.

2 Press M/m to select a title whose thumbnail

picture you want to change, then press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Press M/m to select “Set Thumbnail,” then press

ENTER.

The display for setting a thumbnail picture appears. The selected title starts to play in the background.

Set Thumbnail 1 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM

0:00:45

4 While watching the playback picture, press H

PLAY, X PAUSE, or m/M to select the scene you want to set for a thumbnail picture, then press ENTER.

Playback pauses at the selected scene, and the display asks for confirmation.

Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)

My Movies

1.5/4.7GB

2ch

5ch

12ch

3ch

Sort

Date Number Title

-RW.VR

TITLE LIST ORIGINAL

1 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM Mon 9/15 1:00PM( 1H00M) SP 2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM Wed 9/17 8:00PM( 1H00M) SLP 3 12ch 9:00AM - 9:30AM Thu 9/25 9:00AM( 0H30M) 4 3ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM Thu 9/25 8:00PM( 0H30M) SLP

1 Title’s thumbna i l pi c t u r e 2 Titl e information:

Displays the title number, title name, date/time of recording, channel, and recording mode*.

• indicates that the title is protected.

• a (red) indicates that the title is being recorded.

* The displayed recording mode refers to the mode selected w he n the

program was recorded on this recorder.

Set Thumbnail

Do you want to set this point as a Thumbnail?

OK Change

Cancel

To change the selection, select “Change.”

5 Press </, to select “OK,” then press ENTER.

The scene is set for the title’s thumbnail picture.

6 Press RETURN to turn off the display.

z Hint

After recording, the first sce ne of the recording (the title) is automatically set for the thumbnail picture.

Notes

• Title thumb nail picture s a r e d isplayed on ly on this recor der.

• It may take a few seconds for the thumbnail pictures to be displayed.

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Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track

You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and a CD by track. Since titles and tracks are assigned uniq ue n umbers o n the disc , you can select the desired title/chapter/track by entering its number. Or, you can search for a scene usin g the time code.

c Press the number buttons to select the

number of the title, chapter, t rack, time code, etc., you want.

For example: Time Search To find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds, enter “21020.”

◆ If you make a mistake

Press CLEAR to cancel the number, then select another nu mber.

d Press SET.

The recorder starts playback from the selected title/ chapter/track/scene.

Number buttons, SET

CLEAR

TOOLS

RETURN

M/m, ENTER

a Press TOOLS during playback.

The TOOLS menu appears.

b Press M/m to select the search method, then

press ENTER.

• Title Search (for DVDs)

• Chapter Search (for DVDs)

• Track Search (for CDs)

• Time Search (for DVDs): Searches for a starting point by entering the time code.

To cancel searching

Press RETURN.

Notes

• You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-RW (VR mode) using Time Search.

• If you enter a number that does not exist, the curr ent sele ction does not change.

Playback

The display for entering the number appears. Example: Title Search

Title : -- (21)

The number in parentheses indicates the total num ber of titles, tracks, etc.

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Checking the Play Information and Playing

◆Display 2

Example: When playing a DVD-RW (VR mode)

Time

You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track. Also, yo u can check the disc name recorded on the disc.

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: Title/track information (Display 1)

Play mode/time information (Display 2)

(Display off) The displays differ depending on the disc type or playing status.

◆Display 1

Example: When playing a DVD VIDEO

TIME/TEXT

Original

DVD-RW

0:00:45

T1SP

1 Di sc type/format (page 35) 2 Title type (Original or Playlist) (page 32) 3 Play mode 4 Recording m od e* (page 36) 5 Playing status bar 6 Title number (page 53) 7 Playing time

* The displayed recording mode refers to the mode selected when the

program was recorded on th is recorder.

To check the remaining time

Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly while the Display 2 is displayed above. Each time you press the button, the display changes in the following order.

◆When playing a DVD

• Playing time of the current title (hours: minutes: seconds)

• Remaining time of the current title

• Playing time of the current chapter

• Remaining time of the current chapter

• Disc name (DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R only)

◆When playing a CD

• Playing time of the curre nt track (minutes: seconds)

• Remaining time of the current track

• Playing time of the current disc

• Remaining time of the current disc

•Disc name

To check the disc name (except DVD VIDEO)

Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly while the Display 2 is displayed. The text appears only when text is recorded on a CD, or if you input the disc’s name. To label a DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R, see “Labeling a disc (Dis c Name)” (page 72).

Title 1

1 : English DolbyDigital 2/0

1 Title/track number/name 2 Available disc functions (angle/audio/subtitle,

etc.)

3 The current selected function or audio setting

(appears only temporarily)

Checking the Play Information and Playing Time

DVD-RW

z Hint

When “Auto Display” is set to “On” (default) in Options Setup (page 99), playback information automatically appears for several seconds after starting playback.

Movies

0:00:45T2

Text, Disc name

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Checking the playing time on the front panel display

You can view the playing or time information and text displayed on the TV screen also on the front panel display. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly. Each press of the button changes the information as follows:

◆When playing a DVD

Title playing time and the current title/chapter number

Remaining time of the current title

Playing time and number of the current chapter

Remaining time of the current chapter

Selecting the Sound

When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS), you can sele ct the audio format. If a DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the l anguage. With CDs, you can select the sound from the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channe l thro u gh both the right and left speakers. For example, when playing a disc containing a song with the vocals on the right channel and the instruments on the left channel, yo u can listen to the instrum ents only from both speakers, by selecting the left channel.

Playback

Disc name

◆When playing a CD

Track playing time and the curr ent track/index number

Remaining time of the current track

Playing time of the disc

Remaining time of the disc

Disc name

z Hint

Long text that does not fit in a single line will scroll across the front panel display.

Notes

• Depending on the type of disc being played, the disc’s text may not be displayed.

• The recorder can only display the first level of a CD’s text, such as the disc name.

• The letters or symbols that cannot be displayed are replaced with “*.”

AUDIO

DISPLAY

Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to select one of the audio options.

The following display appears.

Example: DVD VIDEO

1 : English DolbyDigital 2/0

◆When playing a DVD VIDEO

Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of language varies. When four numbers are displayed, they indicate a language code. To see which language the code represents, see “Language Code List” (page 108). When the same language is displayed two or more times, the DVD VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio formats.

◆When playing a DVD-RW in VR mode

The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc are displayed. The default setting is underlined. For a disc recorded on this recorder, the sound can be selected only if recorded from equipment connected to the LINE IN jacks. Example:

•1: Main

• 1: Sub (sub sound)

• 1: Main/Sub (main and sub sound)

(main sound)

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◆When playing a CD

The default setting is underlined.

•Stereo:

• 1/L: The sound of the left channel (monaural)

• 2/R: The sound of the right channel (monaural)

• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to change the audio format.

• When playing a DVD-RW in VR mode: If you connected to an AV

The standard stereo sound

Notes

amplifier (receiver) using the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack and want to switch between the soun d tr acks, set “Dolby Digital” in Audio Setup to “D-PCM.”

Checking the audio signal format

When playing a DVD, yo u can check the format of the current audio signal (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.).

Press DISPLAY.

The following display appears.

Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch

Rear (L/R)

TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS)

When you connect a stereo TV or two front speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets you enjoy surround sound effects by using sound imaging to cr e ate vir t ua l r ear spe a ke rs fro m the so un d of the front speakers (L: left, R: right) without using actual rear speakers. If the recorder is set up to output the signal from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, the surround effect will only be heard when “Dolby Digital” in Audio Setup is set to “DPCM” (page 96). TVS was developed by Sony to produce surround sound for home use using just a stereo TV.

1 : English DolbyDigital 3/2.1

Front (L/R) + Center

◆About audio signals

Audio signals recorded in a disc co ntain the sound elements (channels) shown below. Each channel is output from a separate speaker.

• Front (L)

• Front (R)

•Center

• Rear (L)

• Rear (R)

• Rear (Monaural): This sig nal can be either Dolby Surround Sound processed sign als or Dolby Digital sound’s monaural rear audio signals.

• LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signal

Note

If “DTS” is set to “Off” in Audio Setup, the DTS track selection option will not appear on the scree n even if the disc contains D TS t rac ks (page 96).

LFE (Low Frequency Effect)

SUR

Press SUR repeatedly during playback to select one of the TVS sounds.

Refer to the following explanations given for each item.

•Off

•Dynamic

•Wide

•Night

•Standard

TV Virtual Surround modes

◆Dynamic

Creates one set of virtual rear speakers from the sound of th e actual front speakers (L, R) as shown below. This mode is effective when the distance between the front L and R speakers is short, such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.

TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS)

◆Wide

Creates five sets of virtual rear speakers from t he sound of the actual front speakers (L, R) as shown below. This mode is effective when the distance between the front L and R speakers is short, such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.

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◆Night

Large sounds, such as explos i ons, are suppressed, but quieter sounds are unaffecte d. This feature is useful when you want to hear the dialogue and enjoy the surround sound effects of “Wide” at low volume.

◆Standard

Creates three sets of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the actual front speakers (L, R) as shown below. This mode is effective when you us e two separate fron t speakers.

L R

L: Front speaker (left) R: Front speaker (right)

: Virtual speaker

To cancel the setting

Select “Off”.

Changing the Angles

If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on a DVD VIDEO, “ANGLE” appears in the front panel display, indicating that you can change the viewing angle.

Playback

ANGLE

z Hint

You can select the TVS mode from the TOOLS menu (page 61).

Notes

• When the playing signal d oes no t contain a sign al for the rear speak ers, the surround effects will be di ffi cult to hear.

• When you select one of the surround m odes, turn off the surround setting of the connecte d TV or amplifier (receive r).

• Make sure that your listening position is bet w e en and at an equal distance from your spea kers, and that the speakers are loca te d in similar surroundings.

• Not all discs will respond to the “Night” func tion in the same way.

• The TVS function cannot be used with discs recorded on this recorder.

Press ANGLE repeatedly during playback to select an angle.

The scene changes to the selected angle.

Angle 1(3)

Notes

• Depending on the DVD VID EO , you may not be able to change the angles even if multi-angles are recorded on the disc.

• You cannot change the angles w hen playing a disc recorded on thi s recorder.

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Displaying the Subtitles

If subtitles are recorded on a disc you can change the subtitle language or turn the subtitles on and off whenever you want during playback.

Adjusting the Playback Picture and Sound

You can adjust the video/audio signal from the recorder to obtain the picture or sound quality you want.

SUBTITLE

Press SUBTITLE repeatedly during playback to select a setting.

1 : English

To turn off the subtitles

Select “Off”.

Notes

• Dependin g on the DVD VIDEO, you m a y not be able to change the subtitle language even if multilingual subtitles are recorded on it. You also may not b e able to turn th em off.

• You c ann ot change the subtitles when playing a disc recorded on this recorder.

TOOLS

RETURN

</M/m/,, ENTER

Adjusting the picture quality

a Press TOOLS during playback.

The TOOLS menu appears.

b Press M/m to select “Video Settings ,” then

press ENTER.

The following display appears.

Video Settings

Select the item you want to change.

Y NR : C NR : BNR : DVE : PB Video Equalizer

2 2 2 Off

Displaying the Subtitles

c Press M/m to select the it em you want to

adjust, then press ENTER.

The adjustment display appears.

Example: Y NR

Y NR

Off 1 2 3

◆ Y NR (luminance noise reduction)

Reduces noise contained in the luminance element of the video signal.

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◆ C NR (chroma noise reduction)

Reduces noise contained in the color element of the video signal.

◆ BNR (block noise reduction)

Reduces “block noise” or mosaic like patterns in the picture.

◆ DVE (digital video enhancer)

Sharpens the outlines of the images.

◆ PB Video Equalizer (Playback video equalizer)

Adjusts the picture in greater detail. Press M/m to select the item you want to adjust, then press ENTER.

• Contrast: changes the contrast.

• Brightness: changes the overall brightness.

• Color: makes the colors deeper or lighter.

• Hue: changes the color balance.

Adjusting the sound quality

a Press TOOLS.

The TOOLS menu appears.

b Press M/m to select “Audio Settings,” then

press ENTER.

The following display appears.

Audio Settings

Select the item you want to change.

Surround : Audio Filter :

Off Sharp

Playback

d Press </, to adjust the setting, then press

ENTER.

The larger the number, the greater the effect. The default settings are underlined.

Items Settings

Y NR Off 1 2 C NR Off 1 2 BNR Off 1 2 DVE Off PB Video Equalizer

Contrast –3 ~ 0 Brightness –3 ~ 0 Color –3 ~ 0 Hue –3 ~ 0

1 2 3

3 3 3

~ 3 ~ 3 ~ 3 ~ 3

e Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust any other

items.

f Press RETURN to turn off the display.

Notes

• If the outlines of the images on your scre en become blur red, set “B NR” to “Off.”

• Depending on the disc or the scene being played, the BNR effect may be hard to discern. The BNR function may not work with some screen sizes.

• When playing a disc recorded in SLP recording mode, the BNR setting may have little effect.

c Press M/m to select the it em, then press

ENTER.

Example: Surround (TVS)

Surround (TVS

Select a surround effect.

◆ Surround (DVD VIDEO only)

Selects one of the surround modes. For more information, see “TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS)” (page 58).

• Off (default)

•Dynamic

•Wide

•Night

•Standard

◆ Audio Filter (all discs)

Selects the digital filter to reduce noise above 22.05 kHz (Fs* is 44.1 kHz), 24 kHz (Fs is 48 kHz), or 48 kHz (Fs is above 96 kHz).

• Sharp (default): Provides a wi de frequency range and spatial feeling.

• Slow: Provides smooth and warm sound.

* Sampling frequency of audio source

This function affects output signals from the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) 1/2 jacks.

)

Off

Dynamic

Wide Night

Standard

d Press </M/m/, to select the option, then

press ENTER.

e Press RETURN to turn off the display.

Note

There may be little effect by changing the Audio Filter depending on the disc or playback environment.

Adjusting the Playba ck Picture and Sound

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Before Editing

Editing a DVD

This section introduces the basics of DVD editing, and explain s both edit functions for the recording on a disc and the edit functions for the entire disc.

This recorder offers various edit options. Before you edit, read the following to see what is available for your disc. Note that you may lose the edited contents if you re move the disc or a timer recording starts while editing.

Checking the disc type, recording format, and title type

Press TITLE LIST, and check the d isc type and recording form at indicated at the top of the Title Li st menu. If the disc is a VR mode disc, check also the title type, Original or Playlist. If you edit an original title instead of a Playlist title by mistake, it is irreversible. You will be unable to recover the erased title, or revert the edited title to the previous status.

Edit options for DVD-RWs (Video mode)/DVD+RWs/DVD-Rs

You can perform simple edits. Since Vide o mode titles are actual recordings on the disc, you cannot undo the edits yo u have done .

Title List menu for DVD-RWs (Video mode)/DVD+RWs/DVD-Rs

• Before Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 62

• Basic Editing

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 64

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Basic edit functions available with Video mode titles: –Setting protection against era s u r e (page 64). –Labeling a title (page 64). –Erasing a title (page 65). –Erasing multiple titles (page 65).

Notes

• Once the disc is finalized, you cannot edit or record on the disc (except for DVD-RWs in VR mode and DVD+RWs).

• You cannot create a Playlist (see belo w) on a DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+RW, or DVD-Rs.

• Advanced Editing (Playlist Edit)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 67

• Labeling, Protecting, or Finalizing the Disc

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 72

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Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)

You have two options for a DVD-RW (VR mode): editing either the original recording (called the “Original”), or the playback information created from the Origin al (called a “Playlist”). Since each is different in nature and offers different merits, read the following and select the one that better suits your needs.

Editing the “Original”

Basic edit functions available with Originals: –Labeling a title (page 64). –Setting protection against erasure (page 64). –Erasing a title (page 65). –Erasing multiple titles (page 65). –Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 66). All edits made to the original title are final. If you plan to retain an unaltered original reco rding, create and edit a Playlist (see below).

The Title List (Original) menu displays all the original titl es on the disc.

Disc type/ Recording format

Title type

Advanced edit functions a vailable with the Playlist: –Labeling a title (page 64). –Erasing a title (page 65). –Erasing multiple titles (page 65). –Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 66). –Creating a Playlist title from selected titles and scenes

(page 67). –Rearranging the title order (page 70). –Dividing a title into multiple titles (page 70). –Combining multiple titles into one title (page 71).

Editing a DVD

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Note

Original titles provide a source for the created Playlist. If you use an original title f or a Playlist, you will be unable to erase the original title.

Editing the “Playlist”

A Playlist is a group of Playlist titles created from the original title for editing purposes. When you create a Playlist, only the control information necessary for playback, such as the playback order, is stored on the disc.

Example: You have recorded the final few matches of a football tournament on a DVD-RW (VR mode). You want to create a digest with the goal scenes and other highlights, but you also want to keep the original recording . In this case, you can collect the scenes of the highlights, and create playback information (a Playlist title). You can even rearrange the scene order within the Playlist title.

The above is only an example. Try using the Playlist’s various edit functions, or use th em in conjunction with an Origi nal e d it. Devise your own ways of editing with Playlists and Originals.

The Title List (Playlist) menu dis plays the Playlist tit les on the disc.

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Basic Editing

This section explains the basic edit functions. Note that these edits are irreversible to the original status. If you want to edit a DVD-RW (VR mode) without changing the original recordings, create a Pl aylist (page 67).

Notes

• If “No new data can be added to this disc” appears on the screen, erase any unwanted titles befor e ed iting.

• For DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs (Video mode): Finish all the editing before finalizing the disc. You cannot edit a finalized disc.

• For original titles in DVD-RWs (VR mode): Original titles provide a source for derived Playlist. Whe n you use an original title for a Playli s t, you will be u nable to erase o r edit the original title.

TITLE LIST

b Press M/m to select the title, then press

ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

c Press M/m to select “Title Name,” then press

ENTER.

The display for entering a title name appears. To enter character, see page 34.

Input Title Name

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1 2 3 4 5

,. - 1 BA C 2 ED F 3 HG I 4 KJ L5

Back

Clear All

Space

6 7 8 9 0

NM O 6 QP R S UT V 8

XW Y Z79 0

"A" "a" Symbol

Cancel

Finish

d When you finish entering the title name,

press </M/m/, to select “Finish.”

A new Title List menu appears with the title of the entered name.

TOOLS

</M/m/,,

./>

ENTER

PREV/NEXT

H PLAY

m/M X PAUSE

CHAPTER MARK

CHAPTER ER AS E

Labeling a title (Title Name)

You can enter up to 64 char acters for a name. Th e title name will be displayed in the Title List menu.

a Press TITLE LIST.

The Title List menu appears. If you are using a DVDRW (VR mode), press TOOLS and select either “Original” or “Playlist” from the TOOLS menu to change the Title List, if necessary.

Protecting a title (Protect Title)

You can set protection fo r a title so that t he title cannot be erased.

a Press TITLE LIST.

The Title List menu appears. If you are using a DVDRW (VR mode), press TOOLS and select “Original” from the TOOLS menu.

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b Press M/m to select the title, then press

ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

c Press M/m to select “Protect Title,” then

press ENTER.

The following display appears.

Protect

Select the protection status for this title.

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d Press </, to select “On,” then press

ENTER.

The protection is set.

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To cancel the protection

1 Select the protected title in step 2. 2 Press M/m to select “Protect Title,” then press

ENTER.

3 Press </, to select “Off,” then press ENTER.

To protect the entire disc

See page 72.

◆ When the selected title is referred to by a Playlist

Select “Close” as you are unable to delete an original title that is referred to by a Playlist. If you want to delete the original title, first delete the Playlist title. Then, delete the original title.

z Hint

If you are using a DVD-RW (Video mode) or DVD+RW, you can erase a title using the Disc Map (page 38).

Note

You cannot protect Playlist titles.

Erasing a title (Erase)

You can erase titles individually usin g the sub- men u.

◆For DVD-Rs:

Note that erasing titles on a DVD-R does not increase available disc space .

◆For DVD-RWs (VR mode):

Note that you are unable to erase the original title if there is a Playlist title derived from the original title.

a Press TITLE LIST.

The Title List menu appears. If you are using a DVDRW (VR mode), press TOOLS and select either “Original” or “Playlist” from the TOOLS menu to change the Title List, if necessary.

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Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles)

You can erase more than two t itles at one time using the TOOLS menu.

◆For DVD-Rs:

Note that erasing titles on a DVD-R does no t in crease availa ble disc space.

◆For DVD-RWs (VR mode):

Note that you are unable to erase the original title if there is a Playlist title derived from the original title.

a Press TITLE LIST.

The Title List menu appears. If you are using a DVDRW (VR mode), press TOOLS and select either “Original” or “Playlist” from the TOOLS menu to change the Title List, if necessary.

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b Press TOOLS.

The TOOLS menu appears.

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b Press M/m to select the titl e you want to erase,

then press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

c Press M/m to select “Erase,” then press

ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

d Press </, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

The title is erased.

◆ When the selected title is protected

• To continue the procedure, press , to select “Change.” The protection display appears. Select “Off” by pressing </,, then press ENTER.

• To cancel the procedure, select “Close” by pressi ng </,, then press ENTER.

c Press M/m to select “Erase Titl es,” then press

ENTER.

The display for selecting titles to be erased appears.

Erase Titles

Select the titles to erase.

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d Press M/m to select the title, then press

ENTER.

A check mark appears in the check box next to the selected title. To clear the check mark, press ENTER again.

Erase Titles

Select the titles to erase.

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List

Reset All

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To list all of the titles to be erased, select “List.” To clear all the check marks, select “Reset All.”

e Repeat step 4 to select all the titles you want

to erase.

◆ When the selected title is protected

The display asks for confirmation.

• To continue the procedure, press , to select “Change.” The protection display appears. Select “Off” by pressing </,, then press ENTER.

• To cancel the procedure, select “Close” by pressing </,, then press ENTER.

◆ When the selected title is referred to by a Playlist

f Press </, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation. To return to the display for selecting titles, select “View All.”

g Press </, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

z Hint

If you are using a DVD-RW (Video mode) or DVD+RW, you can erase a title using the Disc Map (page 38).

Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase)

c Press M/m to select “A-B Erase,” then press

ENTER.

The display for setting point A appears. The selected title plays in the background. The slider indicates the current playback point.

A-B Erase (Set point A)

Playback point

2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM

A 0:12:34

– – – – –

B : :

◆ When the selected title is protected

The display asks for confirmation.

• To continue the proced ur e , pre s s </, to select “Change.” The protection dis p la y ap pe a r s . Se lec t “O f f” by pressing </,, then press ENTER.

• To cancel the procedure, select “Close” by pressing </,, then press ENTER.

◆ When the selected title is referred to by a Playlist

Select “Close” as you are unable to delete an original title that is referred to by a Playlist. If you want to delete a section of the original title, first delete the Playlist title. Then, delete the section.

d While watching the playback picture, set

point A using H PLAY, X PAUSE, and m/M, then press ENTER.

The display for setting point B appears, and the title continues to play in the background.

You can erase a section of a title using the sub-menu.

◆For original titles in a DVD-RW (VR mode):

Note that you are unable to erase the original title if there is a Playlist title derived from the original title.

a Press TITLE LIST.

The Title List menu appears. If you are using a DVDRW (VR mode), press TOOLS and select either “Original” or “Playlist” from the TOOLS menu to change the Title List, if necessary.

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b Press M/m to select the title, then press

ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

A-B Erase (Set point B)

2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM

A 0:12:34 B 0:23:45

e While watching the playback picture, set

point B using H PLAY, X PAUSE, and m/M, then press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

A-B Erase

Erase the scene between A 0:12:34 and B 0:23:45?

OK Cancel

Preview Change A Change B

To preview, select “Preview.” To reset either point A or B, select “Change A” or “Change B.”

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f Press </M/m/, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

The scene is erased, and the display asks whether to erase another scene.

g To exit, press </, to select “No,” then

press ENTER.

The display returns to the Title List menu. To continue, select “Yes” and repeat the steps above.

Notes

• Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the point where you erase a section of a title.

• Sections shorter than five seconds m ay not be era s ed.

Creating chapters manually

You can manually insert a chapte r mark at any point you like.

Press CHAPTER MARK during playback at the point wher e you want to divide the title into chapters.

Each time you press the bu tto n, “Marking…” appears on the screen and the scene to the left and right of the mark becomes a chapter.

Advanced Editing (Playlist Edit)

This section explains how to create a Playlist, and then covers available edit functions for the created Playlist. Playlist titles can be created from scenes that are selected original titles or other Playlist titles. Since edits to the Playlist does not affect the original title, you can redo editing as many times as you like. To create a Playlist title, you will do the following.

1.Select a title or title s fo r editing

2.“Capture” multipl e scen es from th e s elec ted title(s)

3.Confirm the scenes on the Scene List

4.If necessary, edit the scenes on the Scene List

5.Connect scenes to creat e a “P lay li st” tit le

Editing a DVD

Marking...

To erase chapter marks

You can combine two chapters by erasing a chapter mark during playback.

1 Press . PREV or > NEXT to search for a

chapter number.

2 Press CHAPTER ERASE while displaying the

chapter you want to erase.

The current playing chapter combines with the previous chapter.

Notes

• Playback may momentarily stop when inserting a chapter mark.

• A message will appear when no more chapter mark s can be added. In this case, you may not be able to record or edit the disc.

TITLE LIST

TOOLS

</M/m/,, ENTER

m/M

H PLAY

X PAUSE

Creating a Playlist title from other titles

Collect your favourite scenes from original titles or other Playlist titles to create a new Playlist title. You c an rearrange the order of the scenes, delete scenes, or edit th e scenes as well.

a Press TITLE LIST.

The Title List (Original) menu or the Title List (Playlist) menu appears. Example: The Title List (Original) menu.

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b Press TOOLS.

The TOOLS menu appears.

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g Press M/m to select one of the titles, then press

ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

◆ To add the entire title as one scene to the Playlist title

Select “Capture All” and go to step 14.

h Press M/m to select “Capture,” then press

ENTER.

The display for setting the start point (IN) appears. The selected title starts to play in the background.

c Press M/m to select “Create Playlist,” then

press ENTER.

The display for selecting titles appears.

Create Playlist

Select the titles you want to capture.

Original

1 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM 2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM 3 12ch 9:00AM - 9:30AM 4 3ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM 5 25ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM 6 L2 9:00PM - 9:30PM

10/15 10/19

9/15 9/17 9/25 9/25

Cancel

Select All

d Press M/m to select the title you want to

include in th e Playlist title, then pre ss ENTER.

A check mark appears in the check box next to the selected title. To clear the check mark, press ENTER again.

Create Playlist

Select the titles you want to capture.

Original

1 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM 2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM 3 12ch 9:00AM - 9:30AM 4 3ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM 5 25ch 8:00PM - 8:30PM 6 L2 9:00PM - 9:30PM

9/15 9/17 9/25

9/25 10/15 10/19

Cancel

Select All Reset All

Capture (Set IN point)

2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM

0:10:26

OUT

- : - - : - -

i While watching the playback picture, select

the start of the scene using H PLAY, X PAUSE, and m/M, then press ENTER.

The display for setting the end point (OUT) appears, and the title continues to play in the background.

Capture (Set OUT point)

2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM

OUT

0:10:26 0:23:45

j While watching the playback picture, select

the end point of the scene using H PLAY, X PAUSE, and m/M, then press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

To select all of the titles, select “Select All.”

e Repeat step 4 when adding more titles.

To go to the next page, press m. To clear all the check marks, select “Reset All.”

f Press </, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

The list of selected titles appears.

Create Playlist - Selected Titles

Select a title to start capturing.

1 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM 2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM

To add another title, select “Add Title.”

9/15 9/17

Cancel

Add Title

Capture

Do you want to capture the scene between IN 0:10:26 and OUT 0:23:45?

OK Cancel

Preview Change IN Change OUT

To view the selected scene, select “Preview.” To reset either the IN or OUT point, select “Change IN” or “Change OUT.”

k Press </, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

The selected portion is captured as a scene, and the display asks whether to continue scene capture.

Capture

Do you want to select another scene?

More No More New Title

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l Press </, to select an option on the screen,

then press ENTER.

To capture a scene from the same title, select “More,” and repeat the steps above. To capture a scene from another title, select “New Title,” and repeat the steps above.

◆ To erase the scene (Erase)

A Press M/m to select the scene you want to

erase, then press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

B Press M/m to select “Erase,” then press

ENTER.

m To end scene capture, press </, to select

“No More” and press ENTER.

The display returns to the list of selected titles.

◆ To check the captured scenes in a single title

A Press M/m to select a title from the list of

selected titles, then press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

B Press M/m to select “ Check Scenes,” then press

ENTER.

The thumbnail pictures of the captured scenes within the title appear.

Check Scenes

1 2

2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM

n Press </M/m/, to select “Scene List,” then

press ENTER.

The Scene List menu appears with all of the selected scenes.

Total duration of the selec ted scene

Total number of scenes

C When the display asks for confirmation, press

</, to select “OK,” then press ENTER.

◆ To change the scene contents (Change IN/ Change OUT)

A Press M/m to select the scene you want to

change, then press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

B Press M/m to select “Change IN,” then press

ENTER.

The display for setting the IN point appears.

Capture (Set IN point)

2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM

0:10:26

OUT

0:23:45

C Repeat steps 9 to 14.

To reset the OUT point, select “Change OUT,” then repeat steps 10 to 14. The display returns to the Scene List menu.

Editing a DVD

Scene List Total 0:33:28 Scenes 2

5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM -1 0:10:26 - 0:23:45 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM -2 0:25:00 - 0:45:08

Quit

Add

Preview

◆ To change the scene order (Move)

A Press M/m to select the scene you want to

move, then press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

B Press M/m to select “Move,” then press

ENTER.

The display for selecting the insertion point appears.

Move

Where do you want to move this scene to?

5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM -1 0:10:26 - 0:23:45

5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM -2 0:25:00 - 0:45:08

Cancel

C Press M/m to select the insertion point, then

press ENTER.

The scene moves to its new position, and the display returns to the Scene List menu.

◆ To add another scene

Press </M/m/, to select “Add,” then press ENTER. Repeat steps above.

◆ To preview the entir e Playlist title

Press </M/m/, to select “Preview,” then press ENTER. The captured scenes start to play in the listed order. When the playback is finished, the display returns to the Scene List menu.

o Press </, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

The scenes are connected to create a new Playlist title, and the display for entering the title name appears.

◆ To enter a new name

Select “Enter” and follow the explanations on page 34.

◆ To use the default name

Press </, to select “OK,” then press ENTER. A new Title List menu appears with the title of the entered name.

z Hint

When a Playlist title is created, the “IN” point and “OUT” point will become chapter marks, and each scene will become a chapter.

Notes

• You can capture, move, or change the IN and OUT points for a maximum of 50 scenes per title.

• The picture may pause w h en the edited scen e is played.

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Moving a Playlist title (Move Title)

You can change the Playlist title order within the Title List (Playlist).

a Press TITLE LIST.

The Title List menu appears. If the Title List (Original) menu appears, press TOOLS, and select “Playlist” from the TOOLS menu.

My Movies

1.5/4.7GB 9/15

9/17

Sort

-RW.VR

Date Number Title

TITLE LIST PLAYLIST

1 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM 2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM

b Press M/m to select the title, then press

ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

My Movies

1.5/4.7GB 9/15

9/17

Sort

-RW.VR

Date Number Title

TITLE LIST PLAYLIST

1 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM 2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM

b Press < to select the sort buttons.

c Press M/m to select “Number,” then press

ENTER.

d Press M/m to select the title you want to move,

then press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

e Press M/m to select “Move Title,” then press

ENTER.

The display for moving titles appears.

f Press M/m to select the new location, then

press ENTER.

The title moves to its new location, and the display returns to the new Title List (Playlist) menu.

c Press M/m to select “Divide Title” then press

ENTER.

The display setting the dividing point appears. The selected title starts to play in the background.

Divide

1 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM

0:12:34

d While watching the picture on the screen,

move the playback point using H PLAY, X PAUSE, and m/M.

e Press ENTER at the point where you want to

divide the title.

The display asks for confirmation.

Divide

Do you want to divide this title at this point?

OK Change Cancel

Dividing a Playlist title (Divide Title)

You can divide a Playlist title into two Playlist titles. For example, if a Playlist title contains two football matches, you can divide the title where the firs t match ends.

a Press TITLE LIST.

The Title List menu appears. If the Title List (Original) menu appears, press TOOLS, and select “Playlist” from the TOOLS menu.

To change the dividing point, select “Change.”

f Press </, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

The display asks if you want to enter a new name.

◆ To enter a new name

Select “Yes” and follow the explanations on page 34.

◆ To use the same name as before

Select “No.” The title is divided and the Title List menu appears with the two divided titles.

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Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine Titles)

You can add new contents to an existing Playlist title by combining the title with other Playlist titles.

f Press , to select “OK,” then press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

Combine

Combine the titles in the following order.

1 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM

2 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM

3 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM

9/15 9/28

10/ 5

a Press TITLE LIST.

The Title List menu appears. If the Title List (Original) menu appears, press TOOLS, and select “Playlist” from the TOOLS menu.

My Movies

1.5 / 4.7GB 9/15

9/17 9/28

10/ 5

Sort

Date Number Title

-RW.VR

TITLE LIST PLAYLIST

1 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM 2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM 3 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM 4 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM

b Press TOOLS.

The TOOLS menu appears.

c Press M/m to select “Combine Titles,” then

press ENTER.

The display for selecting titles appears.

Combine

Select the titles to combine.

1 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM 2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM 3 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM 4 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM

9/15 9/17 9/28

10/ 5

Cancel

OK Change

To change the selection, select “Change.”

g Press </, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

The display for selecting a title name from among the selected titles appears. To enter a new name, select “Enter Text,” and follow the explanations on page 34.

h Press M/m to select a name, then press

ENTER.

The titles are combined, and the display returns to the Title List menu.

Additional Playlist edit functions

You can also do the following edits for Playlists. –Label a Playlist title (page 64). –Erase a Playlist title (page 65). –Erase multiple Playlist titles (page 65). –Erase a section of a Playlist title (A-B Erase) (page 66). –Create chapters in a title (page 67).

Editing a DVD

d Press M/m to select the title, then press

ENTER.

A number appears next to the selected title, indicating the order in which you selected the title.

Combine

Select the titles to combine.

1 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM

2 5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM 3 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM 4 2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM

9/15 9/17 9/28

10/ 5

Cancel

Reset All

To cancel the selection, move the cursor to the selected title by pressing M/m, then press ENTER again.

e Repeat step 4 to select all the titles you want

to combine.

To list the titles to be combined, select “List.” To cancel all of the selections, select “Reset All.”

To perform these edits, press TITLE LIST * and then follow the same steps for these functions explained in “Basic Editing” (page 64).

* If the Title List (Original) menu appears, press TOOLS and select

“Playlist” from the TOOLS menu.

Note

Erasing Playlist titles will not free up disc space.

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Labeling, Protecting, or Finalizing the Disc

c Press M/m to select “Disc Name,” then press

ENTER.

The display for entering a disc name appears.

Input Disc Name

Using the Disc Inf ormation display, you can label, protect, or finalize your disc. You can even erase the entire disc except for the protected titles. This section explains settings effective for the entire disc.

TOOLS

RETURN

</M/m/,, ENTER

1 2 3 4 5

,. - 1 BA C 2 ED F 3 HG I 4 KJ L5

Back

Clear All

Space

6 7 8 9 0

NM O 6 QP R S UT V 8

XW Y Z79 0

"A" "a" Symbol

Cancel

Finish

d Enter a name by following the explanation on

page 34.

The Disc Information display appears with the new disc name.

Disc Information

DiscName Movie

Media DVD-RW Format VR Title no.

Original 3 / Playlist 2

Disc Name Protect Disc

e Press RETURN to turn off the display.

Note

The disc name will not ap p ear wh en the disc is played on a dif fe rent recorder.

Labeling a disc (Disc Name)

You can enter up to 64 characters for a disc name (the actual number of displayed cha racters will vary). Th e disc name will be displayed in the Title List, etc.

a Press TOOLS while the disc is in the

recorder.

The TOOLS menu appears.

b Press M/m to select “Disc Info.,” then press

ENTER.

The Disc Information display appears. Example: When the inserted disc is a DVD-RW (VR mode).

Disc Information

DiscName

Media DVD-RW Format VR Title no. Original 3 / Playlist 2 Protected Not Protected Date 9/15/2003 ~ 10/28/2003

HQ : 0H30M

HSP : 0H45M

Remainder

LP : 1H30M

EP : 2H00M

SP : 1H00M

SLP : 3H00M

2. 3 / 4. 7GB

Disc Name Protect Disc

Finalize

Erase All

Format

Protecting a disc (Protect Disc)

You can protect an entire disc. To protect individual titles, see page 64.

Note that this protection is effective only for inadvertent edit commands and erasure.

a Pr ess TOOLS while the disc is in the

recorder.

The TOOLS menu appears.

b Press M/m to select “Disc Info.,” then press

ENTER.

The Disc Information display appears.

Disc Information

DiscName Movie

Media DVD-RW Format VR Title no. Original 3 / Playlist 2 Protected Not Protected Date 9/15/2003 ~ 10/28/2003

HQ : 0H30M

HSP : 0H45M

Remainder

LP : 1H30M

EP : 2H00M

SP : 1H00M

SLP : 3H00M

2. 3 / 4. 7GB

Disc Name Protect Disc

Finalize

Erase All

Format

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c Press M/m to select “Protect Disc,” then press

ENTER.

The display for setting disc protection appears.

a Pre ss TOOLS while the disc is in the

recorder.

The TOOLS menu appears.

Protect Disc

Select the protection status for this disc.

Protect Don't Protect

d Press </, to select “Protect,” then press

ENTER.

The display returns to the Disc Information display.

e Press RETURN to turn off the display.

To cancel the disc protection

1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 above.

The display for setting disc protection appears.

2 Press </, to select “Don’t Protect.”

The display returns to the Disc Information display.

3 Press RETURN to turn off the display.

Finalizing a disc (Finalize)

b Press M/m to select “Disc Info.,” then press

ENTER.

The Disc Information display appears.

Disc Information

DiscName Movie

Media DVD-RW Format VR Title no. Original 3 / Playlist 2 Protected Not Protected Date 9/15/2003 ~ 10/28/2003

Remainder

HQ : 0H30M LP : 1H30M

HSP : 0H45M

EP : 2H00M

SP : 1H00M

SLP : 3H00M

2. 3 / 4. 7GB

Disc Name

Protect Disc

Finalize

Erase All

Format

c Press M/m to select “Finalize,” then press

ENTER.

The display shows the appr oximate time required for finalizing and asks for confirmation.

Finalize

About xx min is needed for finalizing this disc. Cannot cancel finalizing during transaction. Do you want to finalize?

OK Cancel

Editing a DVD

Finalizing is necessary when you play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD equipment. Before finalizing, check the differences bet ween the disc types on the table below. When you finalize a DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+RW, or DVD-R, a DVD menu will be automatically created, which can be displayed on other DVD equipment. When a finalized disc is in the recorder, the FINALIZED indicator lights up on the front panel.

Differences between the disc types

Finalizing is unnecessary when playing a disc on VR format compatible equipment. You may need to finalize the disc depending on the DVD equipment, or if the recording time is short. You can edit or record on th e disc even after finalizing.

Finalizing is unnecessary, since DVD+RWs are automatically finalized when removed from the recorder. However, you may need to finalize the disc by following the steps below for certain DVD equipment, or if the recording time is short. You can edit or record on th e disc even after finalizing.

Finalizing is necessary when playing on equipment other than this recorder. After finalizing, you cannot edit or record on the disc. If you want to record on it again, reformat the disc (page 74). Howeve r, all con ten ts re cor de d on the disc will be erased.

Finalizing is necessary when playing on equipment other than this recorder. After finalizing, you cannot edit or record on the disc.

d Press </, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

The recorder starts finalizing the disc.

To unfinalize a disc

If you cannot record or edit on the DVD-RW (VR mode) that has been finalized with other DVD equipment (a message appears), unfinalize the disc. Select “Unfinalize” in step 3 above.

z Hint

You do not need to finalize a disc again once the disc has been finalized with this reco r der.

Notes

• Depending on the conditio n of the disc, recording, or the D V D equipment, discs may not play even when the discs are finalized.

• The recorder may not be able to finalize the disc if it was recorded on another recor der.

Erasing all the titles on the disc (Erase All)

You can erase all the titles on the disc ex cept the tit les you have set protection. The disc name and recording format remain the same.

a Pre ss TOOLS while the disc is in the

recorder.

The TOOLS menu appears.

Labeling, Protecting, or Finali zi ng the D isc

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b Press M/m to select “Disc info.,” then press

ENTER.

The Disc Information display appears.

◆ When you place a DVD-RW and set “Format Disc” to “Selectable” in Options Setup

The display asks you to select the recording format.

Disc Information

DiscName Movie

Media DVD-RW Format VR Title no. Original 3 / Playlist 2 Protected Not Protected Date 9/15/2003 ~ 10/28/2003

HQ : 0H30M

HSP : 0H45M

Remainder

LP : 1H30M

EP : 2H00M

SP : 1H00M

SLP : 3H00M

2. 3 / 4. 7GB

Disc Name Protect Disc

Finalize

Erase All

Format

c Press M/m to select “Erase All,” then press

ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation. When there is a protected title on the disc, a list of protected titles appears.

Erase All Titles

Do you want to erase all the titles?

OK Cancel

d Press </, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

The titles are erased.

Format

Select the recording format.

VR Video

Press </, to select “VR” or “Video,” then press ENTER.

The recorder starts formatting the disc.

Notes

• Even when you have set protection for the title, all the contents will be erased after formatting the disc.

• A protected disc cannot be reformat ted (DVD-RW in VR mode only).

Reformatting a disc (Format)

By reformatting, you can change the recording format of DVDRWs, or record again on DVD -RW s (Video mode) that have been finalized. Make sure nothing importa nt is left on the disc, as all the disc contents will be erased. For DVD+RWs, reformat the disc if you want to create a blank disc.

a Press TOOLS while the disc is in the

recorder.

The TOOLS menu appears.

b Press M/m to select “Disc Info.,” then press

ENTER.

The Disc Information display appears.

Disc Information

DiscName Movie

Media DVD-RW Format VR Title no. Original 3 / Playlist 2 Protected Not Protected Date 9/15/2003 ~ 10/28/2003

HQ : 0H30M

HSP : 0H45M

Remainder

LP : 1H30M

EP : 2H00M

SP : 1H00M

SLP : 3H00M

2. 3 / 4. 7GB

Disc Name Protect Disc

Finalize

Erase All

Format

c Press M/m to select “Format,” then press

ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

d Press </, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

Labeling, Protecting, or Finali zi ng the D isc

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Before Recording/Editing

Connecting a Digital Video Camera or Other Equipment

You can record from c onnected equipment , such as a digital video camera.

The recorder has a DV IN jack that inputs di gital signals, and LINE jacks that input/output analogue signals. The DV IN jack on this recorder conforms to the i.LINK standard. You ca n connect other equipment that has an i.LINK (DV) jack. For more information, see “About i.LINK” (page 106). If you plan to do additi onal edi ting on a disc afte r the initia l dub, use the DV IN jack and record on a DVD-RW in VR mode.

◆When recording from the DV IN jack

See “Preparing for recordi ng using the DV IN jack” below.

◆When recording from the LINE IN jacks

See “Recording From Equipment Connected to the LINE IN Jacks” (page 88).

Connecting a Digital Video Camera or Other Equipment

Preparing for recording using the DV IN jack

You can connect a digital vi deo camera to the DV IN jack on the recorder to record or edit from a DV/Digital8 format tape. Operation is smooth because the recorder will fast forward and rewind the tape for you – you do not need to operate your digital video camera. Do the following to start using the DV Edit functions of thi s recorder. See also the instruction manual supplied with the digital video camera before connecting.

◆If you connect a digital video camera but cannot use the DV Edit functions

See “Recording from connected equipment” (page 88).

• Before Recording/Editing . . . . . . . . . .page 75

• Available DV Dubbing Functions . . . . .page 77

• Recording an Entire DV/Digital8 Format Tape (ONE TOUCH DUB)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 78

• Program Edit

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page79

• Advanced Program Edit . . . . . .page 81

• Re-editing the “program” in the DV/D8 Edit List

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 84

• Creating a Copy of the Edited Contents (Copy Dubbing)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page86

• Recording From Equipment Connected to the

LINE IN Jacks

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 8 8

Notes

• The DV IN jack on this recorder is for input only. If you want to have the recorder outp ut signals , for examp le, when you use this recor der as source player, connect ot he r equipment to this recorde r’s LINE OUT jacks.

• Only DVC-SD format signals can be input to the DV IN jack on this recorder. Do not connect a MICRO MV format digital video camera even if it has an i.LINK jack.

• Re cording may be limited if the im ages on the tape contain copy right protection signals.

Before Recording/Editing

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Hookups

To DV IN

i.LINK cable (not supplied)

DVD recorder

c Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc t ray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. If you use an unused DVD, formatting starts automatically. When using an unused DVD-RW, select the recording format, VR or Video.

d In sert the sour ce DV/Digital8 format t ape

into the digital video camera.

For the recorder to record or edit, the digital video camera must be set to video playback mode.

e Press INPUT SELECT on the remote

repeatedly to select “DV.”

The front panel display changes as follows.

: Signal flow

Z OPEN/CLOSE

Digital video camera

DV output

TOOLS

M/m, ENTER

Channel number

L2L1 L3 DV

f Press REC MODE on the remote repeatedly

to select the recording mode.

The recording mode changes as follows:

HQ SP LP EPHSP SLP

g Select the audio input for the digital video

camera using the TOOLS menu.

A Press TOOLS. B Press M/m to select “DV/D8 Audio Input,”

then press ENTER.

C Press M/m to select the item, then press

ENTER.

• Stereo1 (default)

• M ix (both stereo 1 and stereo 2)

•Stereo2

You are ready to start recording.

REC MODE

INPUT SELECT

a Turn on your TV and this recorder, then set

the TV to the connected channel (“VID EO” etc.).

b Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a

recordable disc on the tray.

Make sure that the disc has enough free space to record the contents of your tape.

Before Recording/Editing

z Hints

• You can adjust the settings for the recording picture before recording. See “Adjusting the Recording Picture Quality and Size” (page 46).

• If you plan to re-edit the “program” (page 77), insert a DVD-RW and format it in VR mode.

Notes

• You cannot connect more tha n two pieces of digital video equi pm ent to the recorder.

• Depending on the digital video equipment, you may not be able to control the equipment.

• You cannot control the recorde r usi ng another device or another recorder of the same mo del.

• You cannot record date, time or the contents of the cassette memory onto the disc.

• If you record from a DV/Dig it al 8 format tape with a sound track that is recorded in multiple sampling frequencies (48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 32 kHz), no sound will be output when playing back the switched point on the disc.

• In order to use this recorder’s Auto Scene Chapteri ng feature, be sure to correctly set the clock on your digital video camera before shooting.

• T he rec o rde d picture may be momentar ily affected if the picture size of the source image changes, or if there is nothing recorded on the tape.

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Available DV Dubbing Functions

◆About the “DV/D8 Edit List”

The “DV/D8 Edit List” contains the “progra ms.” If you re-edit the program, the re-edited program is stored in the DV/D8 Edit List, but the orig inal program is lost. You can store up to 20 programs in the DV/D8 Edit List.

◆One Touch Dub (page78)

Records the entire contents of a DV/Digital8 format tape to a disc of your choice with a sing le touch of the ONE TOUCH DUB button.

◆Program Edit (page 79)

Allows you to select scenes from a DV/Digital8 format tape, and then record the selected scenes to a d isc of your choice. As you select the scenes, you will create a “program” (see below), which will then be used to dub the selected scenes to a di sc. Before you dub the scenes, you c an rearrange the ord e r and make other changes using the “Scene List” (see below).

◆Advanced Progra m Edit (page 81)

Allows you to select scenes from a DV/Digital8 format ta pe by first recording the entire contents of the tape to a DVD-RW (VR mode), whereupon you can ea sily create a “program” (see below). By first copying the entire contents of the tape to a disc, the start and stop poin ts on the tape au tomatically become scenes (you can also select scenes manual ly). These scenes are displayed in a “scene list” (see below). You can then delete, rearrange, or select new scenes to create a “program.” Once the “program” is complete, you will use it to copy the scenes to a disc of your choice from the “DV/D8 Edit List” (see below). Furthermore, you can also automatically create a Playlist of the edited scenes and save it on the DVD-RW (VR mode) you used to originally record the entire contents of the tape.

◆Re-editing the “prog ra m” in th e DV /D8 Ed it Li st (D VD-RW in VR mode only) (page 84)

Allows you to select the “program” (see below) created during One Touch Dub or Advanced Program Edit from the “DV/D8 Edit List” (see below), and make further edits before coping the contents to a disc. You can delete or create new scenes, or rearrange the order of existing scenes.

◆Copy Dubbing (page 86)

Allows you to make duplicate copies of the “programs” (see below) in the “DV/D8 Edit List” (see below) to a disc of your choice. When making copies, you will need the original DV/ Digital8 format tapes used to create the “program.”

About “programs”

“Programs” are automatically created whenever you make a One Touch Dub, Program Edit, or Advanced Program Edit. These programs are stored in the “DV/D8 Edit List” (see be low) and contain editing information such as which scenes have been selected, moved, or deleted. Programs are useful when you want to make duplicates of the edited contents because you do not have to select the same scenes again from the tape – just select t he program. You can also re-edit the program to create different variations of the original program. Note that programs contain only the start and stop points of the scenes; they do not contain the actual scenes themselves so you need to use the original DV/Digital8 format tapes to copy a program to a disc.

DV/D8 EDIT LIST

DV10/11/02 1:30PM - 11/12/02 4:46PM DV12/11/02 1:00PM - 12/11/02 7:05PM DV12/24/02 11:34AM - 12/25/02 1:24PM

1H12M 6/ 5 1H16M 6/10 1H24M 6/18

1 Disc mark 2 Program na me 3 Total pla ying time 4 Date of editing or recording

◆About the “Scene Li st”

The contents of the programs are contained in the “Scene List.” A thumbnail of each scene, as well as the l ength of the scene is displayed in the list. You can add or d elete scene s, or chan ge the order of the scenes. 50 scenes can be made for each program.

Total 1:23:30 Scenes 20

Quit

Add

SCENE LIST

0:00:30-0:00:52 Duration 0:00:22

0:01:40-0:06:23 Duration 0:06:43

0:07:07-0:10:51 Duration 0:03:44

0:11:40-0:16:19 Duration 0:04:39

1 Thumbnail picture 2 Time informa tion 3 Total dura t ion of the program 4 Total number of scenes

Note

After you make a dubbing, do not throw away or record over your tapes. You will need them later to make additional edits or copies.

Connecting a Digital Video Camera or Other Equipment

Available DV Dubbing Functions

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Recording an Entire DV/ Digital8 Format Tape (ONE TOUCH DUB)

You can record the entire contents of a DV/Digital8 format tape onto a disc with a single press of the ONE TOUCH DUB button. The recorder controls the digital vid eo camera for the whole process, and completes the recording.

Example for all disc types

• The recorder automatically records a blank for five minutes before it stops dubbing. When you press recording, rewinds the tap e, and turns off.

x REC STOP, the recorder stops

When using a DVD-RW (VR mode), chapter marks [b] are marked where the recordings start o n the t ape [a] (Auto Scene Chaptering). For other discs, the recorder marks chapters either in 6 or 15 minute intervals depending on the setting in “Auto Chapter” in Features Setup (page 97).

Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Preparing for recording using the DV IN jack” (page 75), then press ONE

TOUCH DUB on the front panel of the recorder.

The recorder rewinds the tape and then starts recording the tape contents. When the recording is finished, the recorder rewinds the tape in the digital video cam era, and turns off.

To stop during recording

Press x REC STOP.

z Hints

• Th e da te and time of the recording mad e w ith your digital video camera is assigned as the progra m name in the DV/D8 Edit List (page 84) (example: DV 10/25/03 10:00PM – 10/31/03 11: 30PM).

• If you set “Finalize Disc” to “Auto” in Features Setup (page 98), the recorded disc will automati ca l ly be finalized after recording is finished.

Notes

• The recorder does not st art One Touch Dub wh en you set “A dd to E dit List” to “On” (defau lt) in Features Setup (page 98) and there are already twent y pr o grams on the recorder. In this case, the recorde r beeps and the front panel display lights up. Delete unnecessary programs from the DV/D8 Edit List menu (page 84) and repeat the steps above.

• When a blank space on the tape continues for more than five minutes, One Touch Dub ends aut omatically.

• This function may not work with certain digital video cameras. In this case, follow the instructions of “Re c ording From Equipment Connected to the LINE IN Jacks” (page 88).

• In order for a One Touch Dub recording to be added to the DV/D8 Edit List, “Add to Edit List” in Feat ures Setu p must be set to “O n” (defau lt) (page 98).

Recording an Entire DV/Digital8 Format Tape (ONE TOUCH DUB)

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Program Edit

You can select scenes from a DV/Digital8 format tape, and then automatically record selected scenes to a disc of your choice.

SYSTEM MENU

Example for DVD-RWs (VR mode)

bbb

When using a DVD-RW (VR mode), chapter marks [b] are marked where the recordings start on the t ape [a] (Auto Scene Chaptering). Chapter marks are also inserted at the IN points of the selected scenes [c]. For other discs, the recorder marks chapters either in 6 or 15 minute intervals depending on the setting in “Auto Chapter” in Features Setup (page 97).

To use this function, you will do the following:

Connect your dig it al video camera an d prepare for recording

Select and edit th e scenes you want to dub

Using the recorder’s remote control, you will fast forward or rewind the tape to select the scenes. At this point, the selected scenes are not copied to the disc. Th e recorder only remembers the IN and OUT points of the scenes that you selected for dubbing. You can also reset, erase, or change the order of the scenes.

Dub the selected scenes to a disc

After you have selected the scenes, th e recorder will fast forward and rewind the tape automatically and record the scenes to a disc of your choice.

RETURN

H PLAY

</M/m/,, ENTER

m/M

x REC STOP

a Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Prepari ng for recording

using the DV IN jack” (page 75), then press

SYSTEM MENU.

b Press M/m to select “DV/D8 EDIT,” then

press ENTER.

The DV/D8 Edit menu appears.

DV/D8 EDIT

Program Edit

Advanced Program Edit

DV/D8 Edit List

Select only the scenes you want to copy from the DV/D8 tape.

c Press M/m to select “Program Edit,” then

press ENTER.

The display asks whether to start selecting scenes.

Scenes Selection

Do you want to select a scene?

Start Cancel

◆ If you have previously saved a program

The display asks whether to edit an existing progr am or to create a new program. To resume editing the existing program, select “Saved Data.”

Connecting a Digital Video Camera or Other Equipment

d Press </, to select “Start,” then press

ENTER.

The display for setting the IN point (start of the scene on the tape) appears.

e Press H PLAY to start playback of the tape

in your digital video camera.

The scene starts to play in the background.

Program Edit

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Select scene(Set IN point)

IN 0:00:30

OUT : :

– – – – –

SCENE LIST

0:00:30-0:00:52 Duration 0:00:22

0:01:40-0:06:23 Duration 0:06:43

0:07:07-0:10:51 Duration 0:03:44

0:11:40-0:16:19 Duration 0:04:39

Total 1:23:30 Scenes 20

Quit

Add

f While watching the playback picture, search

for the IN point by pres sing m or M, then press ENTER.

The display for setting the OUT point (end of the scene on the tape) appears. The scen e starts to play in the background from the IN point.

Select scene(Set OUT point)

IN 0:00:30

OUT 0:00:52

g While watching the playback picture, search

for the OUT point by pressing m or M, then press ENTER.

The display asks whether to add the selected scene to the Scene List menu.

Scenes Selection

Do you want to capture the scene between IN 0:00:30 and OUT 0:00:52?

OK Cancel

Preview Change IN Change OUT

To preview the scene, select “Preview.” To reset either the IN or OUT point, select “Change IN” or “Change OUT.” Repeat from step 5.

h Press </M/m/, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

A new Scene List menu appears with the selected scene.

To edit the Scene List, select a scene by pressing </ M/m/,, and then press ENTER. When the submenu appears, select an edit option y ou want to apply to the scene.

◆ To erase the scene

A Press M/m to select “Erase,” then press

ENTER.

B When the display asks for confirmation, press

</, to select “OK,” then press ENTER.

◆ To move the scene

A Press M/m to select “Move,” then press

ENTER.

The display for selecting the scene insertion poi nt appears.

B Press M/m to select the point, then press

ENTER.

The scene moves to the selected location.

◆ To reset the start or end of the scene

Press M/m to select “Change IN” or “Change OUT,” then press ENTER.

◆ To preview the scene

Press M/m to select “Preview,” then press ENTER.

To cancel, press </M/m/, to select “Quit” in the Scene List menu, then press ENTER.

j When you finish editing the Scene List, press

</M/m/, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

The display for entering a title name appears.

Title Name

Enter the title name.

Total 0:00:22 Scenes 1

Quit

Add

SCENE LIST

0:00:30-0:00:52 Duration 0:00:22

i Press </M/m/, to select “Add” and press

ENTER. Then repeat steps 5 to 9 to sel ect all the scenes you want to include.

You can add up to 50 scenes to a title.

Program Edit

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OK Enter

To enter a new name, select “Enter,” and follow the explanations on page 34.

k To use the default name, press </, to select

“OK,” then press ENTER.

The default title name is fixed, and the display asks whether to start recording. If you want to change the recording mode, press </, to move the cursor, then press M/m to select the mode.

DV/D8 Dubbing

Change the recording mode if necessary. Select "Start" to start dubbing.

Start Cancel

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l Press </, to select “Start,” then press

ENTER.

The recorder starts recording the tape contents as programmed. To quit recording, press x REC STOP.

m When the recording is finished, press

ENTER to select “Close.”

The display returns to the DV/D8 Edit menu.

n Press RETURN repeatedly to turn off the

display.

Notes

• The disc may not be recorded as progra mmed if the tape ’s ti me code is not sequential or there are bl anks between the recording s on the ta pe. In this case, follow the instr uctions of “Recording From Equipment Connected to the LINE IN Jacks” (page 88).

• The start and end points of a program may be different from what you have set if the source D V /Di gital8 format tape is in an y of the following conditions:

– Recording mode was changed during the recording. – There is a blank space in the recorded p ort ion of the tape.

• If you set the beginning of the tape as the IN point and the end point as the OUT point, the IN and OUT points may change slightly during dubbing.

• You cannot set a scene shorter tha n one sec ond.

• This function may not work with certain digital video cameras. In this case, follow the instruct io ns of “Rec ordi ng From Equipment Connected to the LINE IN Jacks” (page 88).

Advanced Program Edit

You can quickly ed it a DV/Digital8 format tape by first copying the entire contents of the tape to a DVD-RW (VR mode) and then select the scenes you want from the disc. After you select the scenes, you can change discs and record the scenes to another disc of your choice. If necessary, you can also create a Playlist title of the selected scenes in the DVD-RW (VR mode).

bbb

DVD-RW

(VR)

New disc

Connecting a Digital Video Camera or Other Equipment

When dubbing to a DVD-RW (VR mode), chapter marks [b] are marked where the recordings start on the tape [a] (Aut o Scene Chaptering). Chapter marks a r e al s o inserted at the IN points of the selected scenes [c].

To use this function, you will do the following:

Connect your digita l vid eo ca me r a an d pre pa r e for recording

Record the entire contents of the DV/Digital8 tape to a DVD-RW (VR mode)

Select and edit the scenes you want to dub

Taking advantage of the disc’s quick accessibility, you will select the scenes you want from the recorded DVD-RW. You do not have to fast forward or rewind the tape as explained in “Program Edit” (page 79). You can also reset, erase, or change the order of the scenes.

Dub the scenes to another disc

After you have selected the scenes, you can dub the selected scenes to another disc of your choi ce. Or, you can create a Playlist of the selected scenes.

Advanced Program Edit

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SYSTEM MENU

RETURN

</M/m/,, ENTER

m/M

x REC STOP

a Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Preparing for recording

using the DV IN jack” (page75), then press

SYSTEM MENU.

Insert a DVD-RW (VR mode) into the recorder. Make sure that the disc has enough free space to record the contents of your tape.

b Press M/m to select “DV/D8 EDIT,” then

press ENTER.

The DV/D8 Edit menu appears.

DV/D8 EDIT

Edit

Select the method for dividing scenes.

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Auto Manual Cancel

◆ To create scenes automatically

Press </, to select “Auto,” then press ENTER. The recorder divides the generated prog ram into scenes, and the Scene List menu appears.

◆ To create scenes manually

A Press </, to select “Manual,” then press

ENTER.

The display for setting the IN point appears. The scene starts to play in the background.

B While watching the playback picture, press

m or M to search for the IN point, then press ENTER.

The IN point is set, and the display for setting the OUT point (end of the scene) appears.

C While watching the playback picture, press

m or M to search for the OUT point, then press ENTER.

The OUT point is set, and the display asks whether to add the selected scene to the Scene List menu.

Scenes Selection

Do you want to capture the scene between IN 0:00:30 and OUT 0:00:52?

OK Cancel

Preview Change IN Change OUT

Program Edit

Advanced Program Edit

DV/D8 Edit List

Select only the scenes you want to copy from the DV/D8 tape.

c Press M/m to select “Advanced Program

Edit,” then press ENTER.

The display asks whether to start recording.

DV/D8 Dubbing

Change the recording mode if necessary. Select "Start" to start dubbing.

Start Cancel

If you want to change the recording mode, press </, to move the cursor, then press M/m to select the mode.

d Press </, to select “Start,” then press

ENTER.

The recorder starts recording the tape contents. To quit recording, press x REC STOP.

When recording is finished, the display asks if you want to create scenes within the generated program automatically or manually, or quit editing.

• To preview the scene, select “Preview.”

• To r eset either the IN or OUT point, select “Change IN” or “Change OUT.”

D Press </M/m/, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

A new Scene List menu appears with the selected scene.

E Press </M/m/, to select “Add,” then press

ENTER.

The display for selecting the scene insertion poi nt appears.

F Press M/m to select the insertion point in the

Scene List, then press ENTER.

The display for setting the IN point (start of the scene) appears.

G Repeat steps 2 to 6 to create all the scenes

you want to add to the Scene List.

You can add up to 50 scenes.

◆ To quit editing

Press </, to select “Cancel,” then press ENTER.

e To edit the Scene List, press </M/m/, to

select a scene in the Scene List menu and press ENTER.

When the sub-menu appears, select an edit option you want to apply to the scene.

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◆ To erase the scene

A Press M/m to select “Erase,” then press

ENTER.

B When the display asks for confirmation, press

</, to select “OK,” then press ENTER.

◆ To move the scene

A Press M/m to select “Move,” then press

ENTER.

The display for selecting the scene insertion point appears.

B Press M/m to select the point, then press

ENTER.

The scene moves to the selected location.

◆ To reset the start or end of the scene

Press M/m to select “Change IN” or “Change OUT,” then press ENTER.

◆ To preview the scene

Press M/m to select “Preview,” then press ENTER.

Notes

• The disc may not be recorded as programmed if the tape’s time code is not sequential or there are blanks between the recordings on the tape. In this case , f ollow the instructions o f “ Recording From Equipment Connected to the L I NE IN Jacks” (page 88).

• You cannot set a scene to be shorter than one second.

• T he st art and end point of a program m ay be different from what you have set if the source DV/Digital8 format tape is in any of the following conditions:

– Recording mode was change d during the recording. – There is a blank space in the recorded portion.

• This function may not work with certain digital video cameras. In this case, follow the instruct io ns of “Recording From Equipment Connected to the LINE IN Jacks” (page 88).

• In step 4, the recorder automatically records a blank for five minutes before it stops dubbing. When you press x REC STOP, the recorder stops recording.

To cancel, press </M/m/, to select “Quit” in the Scene List menu, then press ENTER.

f When you finish creating the Scene List,

press </M/m/, to select “OK,” then press ENTER.

The edited program is saved, and the display asks if you want to create a Playlist title. If you select “No,” the display returns to the DV/D8 Edit menu. Go to step 9.

g Press </, to select “Yes,” then press

ENTER.

The display for entering a Playlist title name appears. To enter a new name, select “Enter,” and follow the explanations on page 34.

h To use the default name, press </, to

select “OK,” then press ENTER.

A Playlist title of the default title name is created on the same disc, and the display returns to the DV/D8 Edit menu. You now have a disc containing both the entire contents of the DV/Digital8 format tape and a Playlist of the selected scenes. To edit the Playlist title, see “Advanced Editing (Playlist Edit)” (page 67).

Connecting a Digital Video Camera or Other Equipment

i Dub the selected scenes to a disc.

Make copies of the selected scenes to a disc of your choice. Go to step 3 of “Creating a Copy of the Edited Contents (Copy Dubbing)” (page 86).

Advanced Program Edit

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Re-editing the “program” in the DV/D8 Edit List

b Press M/m to select “DV/D8 EDIT,” then

press ENTER.

The DV/D8 Edit menu appears.

DV/D8 EDIT

Each time you dub a DV/Digital8 format tape, the start and stop points of the selected scenes (called a “program”) are saved in a DV/D8 Edit List. You can make additional changes to these “programs” if they were created by One Touch Dub or Advanced Program Edit on a DVD-RW (VR mode). You can reset, erase, or change the order of the scenes and then dub the re-edited program to a disc of your choice.

To use this function, you will do the following:

Connect your digital video camera and prepa re for editing

Be sure to use the original DV/Digital8 format tape and the DVD-RW (VR mode) that corresponds to the program in the DV/D8 Edit List.

Select a program from the DV/D8 Edit List

Edit the program in the DV/D8 Edit L ist

Dub the selected scenes to a disc

The recorder will fast forward and rewind the tape automatically and record the scenes to a disc of your choice .

Program Edit

Advanced Program Edit

DV/D8 Edit List

Select only the scenes you want to copy from the DV/D8 tape.

c Press M/m to select “DV/D8 Edit List,” then

press ENTER.

The DV/D8 Edit List menu appears. A disc mark will appear next to the program that corresponds to the inserted disc. You can only edit the programs that display a disc mark (

DV/D8 EDIT LIST

DV10/11/02 1:30PM - 11/12/02 4:46PM DV12/11/02 1:00PM - 12/11/02 7:05PM DV12/24/02 11:34AM - 12/25/02 1:24PM

1H12M 6/ 5 1H16M 6/10 1H24M 6/18

1 Di sc mark 2 Program name 3 Tot al playing time 4 Date of editing or recording

1).

SYSTEM MENU

</M/m/,, ENTER m/M

a Follow steps 1 to 4 of “Preparing for recording

using the DV IN jack” (page75), then press

SYSTEM MENU.

Be sure to use the original DV/Digital8 format tape and the DVD-RW (VR mode) that corresponds to the program in the DV/D8 Edit List.

d Press M/m to select the program you want to

edit, then press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

e Press M/m to select “Edit,” then press

ENTER.

The Scene List menu appears with all the scenes the program contains.

Total duration of the program

SCENE LIST

0:00:30-0:00:52 Duration 0:00:22

0:01:40-0:06:23 Duration 0:06:43

0:07:07-0:10:51 Duration 0:03:44

0:11:40-0:16:19 Duration 0:04:39

◆ To add a new scene to the Scene List

A Press </M/m/, to select “Add,” then press

ENTER.

The display for selecting the scene insertion poi nt appears.

Total number of scenes

Total 1:23:30 Scenes 20

Quit

Add

Re-editing the “program” in the DV/D8 Edit List

B Press M/m to select the insertion point in the

Scene List, then press ENTER.

The display for setting the IN point (start of the scene) appears.

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C While watching the playback pict ure, press

m or M to search for the IN point, then press ENTER.

The IN point is set, and the display for setting the OUT point (end of the scene) appears.

D While watching the playback pict ure, press

m or M to search for the OUT point, then press ENTER.

The OUT point is set, and the display asks whether to add the selected scene to the Scene List menu.

Scenes Selection

Do you want to capture the scene between IN 0:00:30 and OUT 0:00:52?

OK Cancel

Preview Change IN Change OUT

• To preview the scene, select “Preview.”

• To reset either the IN or OUT point, select “Change IN” or “Change OUT.”

E Press </M/m/, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

A new Scene List menu appears with the selected scene. To add another s cene, r epeat from step 1.

◆ If you select a program that contains no scenes

The display asks whether to generate scenes within the selected program. To generate scenes automatically, press </, to select “Auto,” then press ENTER. Scenes are generated and a new Scene List menu appears. To capture scenes manually, select “Manual,” then press ENTER. The display for adding a scene appears. Follow steps 3 to 5 above. You can add a maximum of 50 scenes.

◆ To reset the start or end of the scene

Press M/m to select “Change IN” or “Change OUT,” then press ENTER.

◆ To preview the scene

Press M/m to select “Preview,” then press ENTER.

To cancel, press </M/m/, to select “Quit” in the Scene List menu, then press ENTER.

h When you finish editing the Scene List , press

</M/m/, to select “OK,” then press ENTER.

The display asks if you want to make a Playlist title. If you select “No,” the edited program is saved, and the display returns to the DV/D8 Edit List. Note that the original program will be rewritten. To dub the selected scenes to a disc, go to step 4 of

“Creating a Copy of the Ed ited Contents (Copy Dubbing)” (page 86).

i Press </, to select “Yes,” then press

ENTER.

The display for entering a Playlist title name appears. To enter a new name, select “Enter,” and follow the explanations on page 34.

j To use the default name, press </, to

select “OK,” then press ENTER.

A Playlist title of the default title name is created on the same disc, and the display returns to the DV/D8 Edit List. You now have a disc containing both the entire contents of the DV/Digital8 format tape and a Playlist of the selected scenes. To edit the Playlist title, see “Advanced Editing

(Playlist Edit)” (page 67).

Connecting a Digital Video Camera or Other Equipment

f Press M/m to select t he scene you want t o edit,

then press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

g Press M/m to select the edit option you want

to apply to the scene, then press ENTER.

◆ To erase the scene

A Press M/m to select “Erase,” then press

ENTER.

B When the display asks for confirmation, press

</, to select “OK,” then press ENTER.

◆ To move the scene

A Press M/m to select “Move,” then press

ENTER.

The display for selecting the scene insertion point appears.

B Press M/m to select the point, then press

ENTER.

The scene moves to the selected location.

k Dub the selected scenes to a disc.

Make copies of the selected scenes to a disc of your choice. Go to step 4 of

Edited Contents (Copy Dubbing)” (page 86).

“Creating a Copy of the

To preview a program

After you edit a program, you can preview the changes you made.

1 While the DV/D8 Edit List is displayed, press M/

m to select the program, then press ENTER.

2 Press M/m to select “Preview,” from the sub-

menu, then press ENTER.

To create a Playlist title of the program

After you edit a program, you can create a Playlist title of the edited program. The Playlist will be created on the inserted DVD-RWs (VR mode).

1 While the DV/D8 Edit List is displayed, press M/

m to select the program, then press ENTER.

2 Press M/m to select “Make a Playlist,” from the

sub-menu, then press ENTER.

The display for entering a Playlist title name appears. To enter a new name, select “Enter,” and follow the explanations on page 34.

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Re-editing the “program” in the DV/D8 Edit List

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3 To use the default name, press </, to select

“OK,” then press ENTER.

Creating a Copy of the

Notes

• You cannot set a scene to be shorter than one second.

• In order for a One Touch Dub recording to be added to the DV/D8 Edit List, “Add to Edit List” in Features Setup must b e set to “On” (page 98).

Edited Contents (Copy Dubbing)

You can make copies of th e programs in the DV/D8 Edit List. Each time you dub a DV/Digital8 format tape, the start and stop points of the selected scenes (called a “program”) are saved in a DV/D8 Edit List. You can select a program from the DV/D8 Edit List and use this information to copy the same contents onto another disc of your choice.

To use this function, you will do the following:

Connect your digi tal video camera and prepare for recordi ng

Be sure to insert the original DV/Digital8 format tape that corresponds to the program in the DV/D8 Edit List.

Select a program fro m the DV/D8 Edit List

Dub the selected scenes to a disc

The recorder will fast forward and rewind the tape automatically and record the scenes to a disc of your choice. On a DVD-RW (VR mode), chapter marks are inserted at the start of each scene and where the recordings start on t he t ape. For other discs, the recorder marks chapters either in 6 or 15 minute intervals depending on the setting in “Auto Chapter” in Features Setup

(page 97).

Creating a Copy of the Edited Contents (Copy Dubbing)

SYSTEM MENU

RETURN

</M/m/,, ENTER

x REC STOP

a Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Preparing f or recording

using the DV IN jack” (page 75), then press

SYSTEM MENU.

Be sure to insert the original DV/Digital8 format tape that corresponds to the program in the DV/D8 Edit List.

b Press M/m to select “DV/D8 EDIT,” then

press ENTER.

The DV/D8 Edit menu appears.

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c Press M/m to select “DV/D8 Edit List,” then

press ENTER.

The DV/D8 Edit List menu appears.

DV/D8 EDIT LIST

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1H12M 6/ 5 1H16M 6/10 1H24M 6/18

To change the name of a program

1 While the DV/D8 Edit List is displayed, press M/

m to select the program name you want to change, then press ENTER.

2 Press M/m to select “Rename” from the sub-

menu, then press ENTER.

The display for entering the program name appears.

3 Enter a name by following the explanations on

page 34.

1 Disc mark 2 Program name 3 Total pl ay ing time 4 Date of editing or recording

d Press M/m to select the program you want to

record on a disc, then press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

e Press M/m to select “DV Dubbing,” then

press ENTER.

The display for entering a title name appears.

Title Name

Enter the title name.

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OK Enter

To enter a new name, select “Enter,” and follow the explanations on page 34.

f To use the default name, press </, to

select “OK,” then press ENTER.

The default title name is fixed, and the display asks whether to start recording. If you want to chang e the recording mode, press </, to move the cursor then press M/m to select the mode.

To erase a program

1 While the DV/D8 Edit List is displayed, press M/

m to select the program you want to erase, then press ENTER.

2 Press M/m to select “Erase” from the sub-menu,

then press ENTER.

3 Press </, to select “OK,” then press ENTER.

z Hints

• You can preview the scenes within the program title by selecting “Preview” in step 5.

• On a DVD-RW (VR mode), chapter marks are inserted at the start of each scene an d where the recordings start on the tap e. For other discs, the recorde r marks chapter s either in 6 or 15 m inute intervals depending on the setting in “Auto Ch apter” in Features Setup (page 97).

Notes

• If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment, finalize the disc (page 73).

• In order for a One Touch Dub recording to be added to the DV/D8 Edit List, “Add to Edit List” in Features Setup must be set to “On” (page 98).

• Co py dubbing may not work if you have edi ted sections that do not contain any recorded material.

• This function may not work with certain digital video cameras. In this case, follow the instruct io ns of “Recording From Equipment Connected to the LINE IN Jacks” (page 88).

Connecting a Digital Video Camera or Other Equipment

DV/D8 Dubbing

Change the recording mode if necessary. Select "Start" to start dubbing.

Start Cancel

g Press </, to select “Start,” then press

ENTER.

The recorder starts recording the tape contents as programmed. To stop during recording, press x REC STOP.

h When the recording is finished, press

ENTER to select “Close.”

The display returns to the DV/D8 Edit menu.

i Press RETURN repeatedly to turn off the

display.

Creating a Copy of the Edited Contents (Copy Dubbing)

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Recording From Equipment Connected to the LINE IN

Recording from connected equipment

Jacks

You can connect other equipment (e.g. a VCR or video camera), and output the aud io /vi deo sign al s to the re cor de r fo r re cor ding . Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equi pment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack). See also the instruction ma nual supplied with the connect ed equipment.

Connecting other equipment to the LINE 2 IN jacks

You can monitor the recorded picture with a TV connected to the recording equipment.

VCR, etc.

OUTPUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

Z OPEN/CLOSE

TOOLS

M/m, ENTER

X REC PAUSE x REC STOP

REC MODE

INPUT SELECT

a Turn on your TV and this recorder, then set

it to the connected channel (“VIDEO,” etc.).

S VIDEO cord (not supplied)

to LINE 2 IN

: Signal flow

z Hint

When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, use audio cables that distribute monaura l soun ds to left /r igh t c hannels (not supplied).

Notes

• Do not connect the yellow LINE IN (VIDEO) jack when using an S VIDEO cord (not supplied).

• Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment’s input jack with the other equipment’s output jack connected to the input jack of this recorder. Noise ( feedback) may result.

• Pic tu res containing copy protecti on sig na ls th at prohibit any copying cannot be recorded.

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

DVD recorder

b Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a

recordable disc on the tray.

c Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc t ray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display.

d Press INPUT SELECT to select a input

source according to the connection you made.

The front panel display changes as follows:

Channel number

L2L1 L3 DV

e Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

The recording mode changes as follows:

HQ SP LP EPHSP SLP

Recording From Equipment Connected to the LINE IN Jacks

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f Select the audio input using the TOOLS

menu.

A Press TOOLS. B Press M/m to select “Line Audio Input,” then

press ENTER.

C Press M/m to select the item, then press

ENTER.

• Stereo (default)

•Main/Sub*

* When “Main/Sub” is selected, the two different types of sounds

are recorded. You ca n sel ec t e it h e r sound when playing a disc. Select “Main/Sub” only when using a DVD-RW (VR mode). For other discs, select “Stereo.” Only stereo sound is recorded.

g Press X REC PAUSE to set this recorder to

record pause.

h Insert the source tape into the connected

equipment and set to playback pause.

i At the same, press X REC PAUSE on this

recorder and the pause or play butto n on the connected equipment.

Recording starts.

j To stop recording, press x REC STOP on

this reco rder.

◆If you connect a digital video camera w ith a DV IN jack (without using the DV Edit functions)

• Select “DV” in step 4.

• Select “Stereo1,” “Mix,” or “Stereo2” from “DV/D8 Audio Input” in step 6.

z Hint

You can adjust the settings for the recording picture bef ore recording. See “Adjusting the Recording Pi c ture Q ual it y an d Size” (page 46 ) .

Note

When recording a vide o game image, the screen may not be clear.

Connecting a Digital Video Camera or Other Equipment

Recording From Equipment Connected to the LINE IN Jacks

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About the Setup Display Structure

Settings and Adjustments

The Setup Displays allow you to adjust the recorder to suit your preferences. This section first lists the types of Setup Displays, and then expl ains how to use the Setup Displays (“Using the Setup Displays”).

By using the Setup Dis plays, yo u can mak e variou s adjustm ents to items such as picture and sound, as well as select a language for the subtitles.

System Menu

DVD Recorder

Dual RW

TITLE LIST

TIMER

TIMER LIST

DV/D8 EDIT

SETUP

Settings

Video Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Compatible

SETUP

Tuner Preset Set VCR Plus+ Channels Clock Language

SETUP

TV Type : Pause Mode : Component Black Level : Progressive Mode : Line1 Input : Line3 Input :

Plays/erases/edits recorded titles.

Select “SETUP”

4 : 3 Letter Box Auto On Auto Video Video

1. “Settings”

(page 92)

2. “Video”

(page 94)

SYSTEM MENU

Setup Displays

• About the Setup Display Structure. . . page 90

• Using the Setup Displays . . . . . . . . . . page 91

• Settings (Basic Settings) . . . . . . . . . . page 92

• Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 94

• Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 95

• Features Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 97

• Options Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 99

• Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 100

Settings

Video Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Settings

Video Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Settings

Video Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Settings

Video Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

SETUP

Auto Stereo : Tuner Audio : Audio ATT : Audio DRC : Downmix : Digital Out : Dolby Digital DTS :

SETUP

Auto Chapter : Parental Control One Touch Dubbing

SETUP

Format Disc : Dimmer : Auto Display : Command Mode : Factory Setup

SETUP

Easy Setup

On Main Off Standard Dolby Surround On D-PCM Off

6 Min

Selectable Bright On DVD3

3. “Audio”

(page 95)

4. “Features”

(page 97)

5. “Options”

(page 99)

6. “Easy Setup”

(page 100)

About the Setup Display Structure

Page 91

Using the Setup Displays

c Press M/m to select “Settings,” “Video,”

“Audio,” “Features,” “Options,” or “Easy Setup,” then press ENTER.

The selected Setup Display appears. Example: “Video”

The Setup Displays are used in the following way.

Note

Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings, and not all the func tions described may work.

SYSTEM MENU

</M/m/,,

RETURN

ENTER

a Press SYSTEM MENU while the r eco rder i s

stopped.

The System Menu appears.

SETUP

Settings

Video Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

TV Type : Pause Mode : Component Black Level : Progressive Mode : Line1 Input : Line3 Input :

4 : 3 Letter Box Auto On Auto Video Video

d Press M/m to select the item you want to set

up, then press ENTER.

Available options for the item appear. Example: “TV Type”

SETUP

TV Type :

Settings

Pause Mode :

Video

Component Black Level :

Audio

Progressive Mode :

Features

Line1 Input :

Options

Easy Setup

Line3 Input :

Some items display a dialogue box that provides further detailed settings. Example: The following dialogue box appears when “Parental Control” in Features Setup is selected.

Features - Parental Control

4 : 3 Letter Box

16 : 9

Auto

4 : 3 Letter Box

4 : 3 Pan Scan

Auto Video Video

Settings and Adjustments

DVD Recorder

Dual RW

SYSTEM

Compatible

TITLE LIST

TIMER

TIMER LIST

DV/D8 EDIT

SETUP

Plays/erases/edits recorded titles.

b Press M/m to select “SETUP,” then press

ENTER.

The Setup Display appears.

SETUP

Settings

Tuner Preset

Video

Set VCR Plus+ Channels

Audio

Clock

Features

Language

Options

Easy Setup

Enter your password.

Cancel

In this case, see “Parental Control” in “Features Settings” (page 97).

e Press M/m to select an option, th en press

ENTER.

The set option is displayed next to the setup item. Example: when “16:9” is set.

SETUP

Settings

TV Type :

Video

Pause Mode :

Audio

Component Black Level :

Features

Progressive Mode :

Options

Line1 Input :

Easy Setup

Line3 Input :

To turn off the display

Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly.

16 : 9 Auto On Auto Video Video

Using the Setup Displays

Page 92

Settings (Basic Settings)

The Settings Setup helps you to make fundamental settings for the recorder.

Select “Video” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setu p Displays” (page 91). The default settings are underlined.

◆Manual Set

Presets or disables channels manually. If some channels could not be set using the Auto Preset or Easy Setup function, you can set them manually. If there is no sound or if the picture is distorted, the tuner sy stem may not have been preset correctly or completely during Auto Preset or Easy Setup. Set the correct tuner sy st em manually by the steps below.

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup Displays”

(page 91) to select “Settings” in the Setup Display.

2 Press M/m to select “Tuner Preset,” then press

ENTER.

SETUP

Settings

Tuner Preset

Video

Set VCR Plus+ Channels

Audio

Clock

Features

Language

Options

Easy Setup

Tuner Preset

◆Auto Preset

Automatically presets the receivable channels. The recorder can receive VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69, and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area using automatic presetting method s.

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup Displays”

(page 91) to select “Settings” in the Setup Display.

2 Press M/m to select “Tuner Preset,” then press

ENTER.

Settings - Tuner Preset Ch1

Antenna / Cable : Auto Preset Manual Set : AFT :

Cable

Add On

3 Press M/m to select “Antenna/Cable,” then press

ENTER.

Settings - Tuner Preset Ch1

Antenna / Cable : Auto Preset Manual Set : AFT :

Cable

Antenna

Cable Add On

◆ To preset cable TV channels

Press M/m to select “Cable,” then press ENTER.

◆ To preset VHF and UHF channels

Press M/m to select “Antenna,” then press ENTER.

4 Press M/m to select “Auto Preset,” then press

ENTER.

All receivable channels are preset in numerical sequence.

Settings - Tuner Preset Ch1

Antenna / Cable : Auto Preset Manual Set : AFT :

Cable

Add On

3 Press M/m to select “Antenna/Cable,” then press

ENTER.

Settings - Tuner Preset Ch1

Antenna / Cable : Auto Preset Manual Set : AFT :

Cable

Antenna

Cable Add On

◆ To preset cable TV channels

Press M/m to select “Cable,” then press ENTER.

◆ To preset VHF and UHF channels

Press M/m to select “Antenna,” then press ENTER.

4 Select the channel you want to preset or disable.

Channel to be preset/disabled

Settings - Tuner Preset Ch34

Antenna / Cable : Auto Preset Manual Set : AFT :

◆ To preset a channel

A Enter the channel number us ing th e number

button(s), then press SET.

B Press M/m to select “Manual Set,” then press

ENTER.

C Press M/m to select “Add,” then press ENTER.

◆ To disable a channel

A Press CH +/– to select the channel number. B Press M/m to select “Manual Set,” then press

ENTER.

C Press M/m to select “Erase,” then press

ENTER.

Cable

Add

Erase

Settings - Tuner Preset - Auto Preset

Searching for receivable channels. Please Wait.

Settings (Basic Settings)

Ch 23

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5 Press M/m to select “AFT,” then press ENTER.

Settings - Tuner Preset Ch1

Antenna / Cable : Auto Preset Manual Set : AFT :

Cable

Add On

On Off

6 Press M/m to select “On,” then press ENTER.

On Normally select this. Off Allows you to adjust the pictures manually.

Select this if the Auto Fine Tuning function does not work effectively.

◆ If the picture is not clear

A Press

M/m to select “Off,” then press ENTER.

The fine tuning bar appears.

◆If the clock does n ot activate

If your clock is set to the wrong time zone or Daylight Saving Time, you can adjust th ese setti ngs with out turn ing o ff the Auto Clock Set function.

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup Displays”

(page 91) to select “Settings” in the Setup Display.

2 Press M/m to select “Clock,” then press ENTER. 3 Press </, to select “Auto,” then press ENTER. 4 Press M/m to select “Full Auto,” then press

ENTER.

5 Press M/m to select “No,” then press ENTER.

Settings - Clock - Auto Clock Set

Full Auto : Clock Set CH : Time Zone : Daylight Saving :

No – – Auto Auto

Fine T uning

B Press

</, to obtain a clearer picture, the

Ch34

press ENTER.

7 To preset or disable another channel, repeat steps

3 and 6.

Set VCR Plus+ Channels

Sets up the guide chann el number assigned to each channe l. You need to set this correctly when you set the timer recording using the VCR Plus+ function. For details, see pa ge25.

Clock

◆Auto (Auto Clock Set)

Turns on the Auto Clock Set function when a channel in your local area broadcasts a time signal.

1 Follow st eps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup Displays”

(page 91) to select “Settings” in the Setup Display.

2 Press M/m to select “Clock,” then press ENTER.

Settings - Clock

Select a method for setting the clock. If you select "Auto", this recorder will look for a time signal when you turn it off.

Auto Manual

6 Press M/m to select the item you want to set and

press ENTER. Then press M/m to make the setting and press ENTER.

◆ Clock Set CH

Select a channel that carries a time signal using the number buttons. Use this option if you know of a channel that carries a time signal. Most PBS member stations b roadcast a time signal. For the fastest response select your local PBS station. Leave the setting at “--” to have the recorder automatically search for a channel that carries a time signal. To return to “- -,” enter “0.”

Settings - Clock - Auto Clock Set

Full Auto : Clock Set CH : Time Zone : Daylight Saving :

◆ Time Zone

Select the time zone of your area, or select “Auto” to have the recorder automatically set your time zone. The options are: Auto y Atlantic y Eastern y Central y Mountain y Pacific y Alaska y Hawaii y Auto

No – – Auto Auto

– –

Settings and Adjustments

3 Press </, to select “Auto,” then press ENTER.

Settings - Clock - Auto Clock Set

Full Auto : Clock Set CH : Time Zone : Daylight Saving :

Yes – –

4 Press M/m to select “Full Auto,” then press

ENTER.

5 Press M/m to select “Yes,” then press ENTER.

The recorder automatically sets the clock by searching for a channel that carries a time signal and sets your time zone and Daylight Saving Time (if applicable).

◆ Daylight Saving

Select “On” or “Off” (standard time), or select “Auto” to have the recorder automatically set the daylight saving time.

z Hint

If you set “Full Auto” to “Yes,” the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever the recorder is turned off.

◆Manual (Manua l Clock Set)

If the Auto Clock Set function did not set the clock correc tly for your local area, set the clock manually.

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup Displays”

(page 91) to select “Settings” in the Setup Display.

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Settings (Basic Settings)

Page 94

2 Press M/m to select “Clock,” then press ENTER.

Settings - Clock

Select a method for setting the clock. If you select "Auto", this recorder will look for a time signal when you turn it off.

Auto Manual

3 Press </, to select “Manual,” then press

ENTER.

Settings - Clock - Present Time

Set the time and date manually.

Video Settings

Choose the settings according to the TV, tuner, o r decod er to be connected.

Select “Video” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setu p Displays” (page 91). The default settings are underlined.

2003/

1/112:Wed 00 AM

4 Press M/m to set the month, then press ,.

Set the day, year, hour, and minutes in sequence. Press </, to select the item to be set, then press M/m to set the numbers. The day of the week is set automatically.

5 Press ENTER to start the clock.

z Hint

To change the numbers in step 3, press < to return to the item to be changed, and select th e numbers by pressing M/m.

Language

◆OSD (On-Screen Display)

Switches the display language on the screen.

◆DVD Menu

Switches the language for the DVD menu.

◆Audio

Switches the language of the sound track. When you select “Original,” the language given priority in the disc is selected.

◆Subtitle

Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on the disc. When you select “Audio Fo llow,” the subtit le langua ge changes according to the language you selecte d f or the sound track.

SETUP

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

TV Type : Pause Mode : Component Black Level : Progressive Mode : Line1 Input : Line3 Input :

4 : 3 Letter Box Auto On Auto Video Video

TV Type

Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide).

16:9 Select this when connecting to a wide-

screen TV or TV with a wide mode function.

4:3 Letter Box

4:3 Pan Scan Select this when connecting to a 4:3

16:9

Select this when connecting to a 4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.

screen TV. Automatically displays a wide picture on the entire screen an d cuts off the portions that do not fit.

z Hint

If you select “Others” in “DVD Menu,” “Subtitle,” or “Audio,” select and enter a language code from “Language Code List” (page 108) using the number buttons.

Note

If you select a language in “DVD Menu,” “Subtitle,” or “Audio” that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will b e automatically selected.

4:3 Letter Box

4:3 Pan Scan

Note

Depending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selec ted au tomatically instead of “4:3 Pa n S can” or vice versa.

Video Settings

Page 95

Pause Mode (DVDs only)

Selects the picture in pause mode.

Audio Settings

Auto

The picture, including subjects that move dynamically, is output with no jitter. Normally select this position.

Frame The picture , inc l u d ing subjects that d o

not move dynamically, is output in high resolution.

Component Black Level

Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (page 51). This setting is not effective when the recorder outputs progressive signal and the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up on the front panel.

Sets the black level of t he output signal to the standard level.

Off Select this when connecting e quipment

for which the black level (setup level) is set to “0.”

Progressive Mode

Selects the conversion mode of software when the recorder is set to output video signals in progressive format (page 51).

Auto

Automatically detects if you are playing Film based or Video based software and convert the signal to the appropriate conversion mode. Normally select this.

Video Selects the conversion mode for Video

based software, regardless of the software type that you are playing .

Line1 Input

Selects a method of inputting video signals for the LINE IN 1 jack on the rear panel of the recorder.

Video

Inputs video si gnals.

The Audio Setup allows you to set the sound acco rdin g to the playback and connection conditions.

Select “Audio” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Displays” (page 91). The default settings are underlined.

SETUP

Settings

Video Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Auto Stereo : Tuner Audio : Audio ATT : Audio DRC : Downmix : Digital Out : Dolby Digital DTS :

On Main Off Standard Dolby Surround On D-PCM Off

Auto Stereo

This functi on a ffe cts only whe n “T un er A udi o” is s et t o “M ain .”

On Receives stereo programs. Normal ly

select this.

Off Select this to reduce noise. The sound

changes to monaural.

Tuner Audio

Selects the sound to be recorded.

Main SAP Records only the SAP (Second Audio

Notes

• If no SAP sound is received, the main sound is recorded regardless of the setting.

• W he n “T uner Audio” is set to “SAP,” set “Auto Ste re o” to “ O n. ”

Records only main sound.

Program) sound.

Settings and Adjustments

S Video Inputs S video signals.

Line3 Input

Selects the method of inputting video signals for the LINE IN3 jack on the rear panel of the recorder.

Video Inputs video si gnals. S Video Inputs S video signals.

Audio ATT (attenuation)

If the playback sound is distorted, set this item to “On.” The recorder reduces the audio output l evel. This function affects the output of the following jacks: –LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) 1/2 jacks

On Select this when the pl ayback sound

from the speakers is distorted.

Off

Normally select this position.

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Audio Settings

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Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs only)

Makes the sound clear when the volum e is turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to “Audio DRC.” This affects the output from the following jacks: –LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) 1/2 jacks –DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack only when

“Dolby Digital” is set to “D-PCM” (page 96).

Standard TV Mode Makes low sounds clear even if you

Wide Range Gives you the feeling of being at a live

Normally select this position.

turn the volume down.

performance.

◆Dolby Digital (DVDs only)

Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.

D-PCM Select this when the recorder is connected to an

audio component l acking a built-in Dol by Digital decoder. You can select whether the signals confo rm to Dolby Su rround (P ro Logic) or not by making adju stments to the “Downmix” item in Audio Setup (page 96).

Dolby Digital

Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component wi th a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.

◆DTS (DVD V IDEO only)

Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.

Downmix (DVDs only)

Switches the method for mixing down to two channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby Digital format. For details on the rear signal components, see “Checking the audio signal format” (page 58). This function affects the output of the following jacks: –LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) 1/2 jacks –DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack when “Dolby

Digital” is set to “D-PCM” (page 96).

Dolby Surround

Normally select this position. Multi-channel audio signals are output to two channels for e njo ying surround sounds.

Normal Multi-channel audio signals are

downmixed to two channels for use with your ster e o .

Digital Out

Selects if audio signals are output via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks.

Normally select this position. When you select “On,” see “To set the digital output signal” for further settings.

On Select this when the recorder is connected to an

audio component with a built-in DTS decoder.

Off

Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component without a built-in DTS decoder.

Off The influence of the digital circuit upon the analog

circuit is minimal.

• To set the digital output signal

The following setup items switch the meth od of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an amplifier (receiver) or MD deck with a digital input jack. For connection details, see “Connecting the Audio Cords” (page 19). Select “Dolby Digital” and “DTS” after settin g “Digital Ou t” to “On.”

SETUP

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Auto Stereo : Tuner Audio : Audio ATT : Audio DRC : Downmix : Digital Out : Dolby Digital DTS :

On Main Off Standard Dolby Surround On D-PCM Off

If you connect a component that does not accept the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the speakers, and may affect your ears or cause sp eaker damage.

Audio Settings

Page 97

Features Settings

◆ When you have already registered a password

The display for enter ing the password appears.

Features - Parental Control

Enter your password.

The Features Setup provides entries to the following features. Select “Audio” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see

“Using the Setup Displays” (page 91). The default settings are underlined.

SETUP

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Auto Chapter : Parental Control One Touch Dubbing

6 Min

Auto Chapter

Automatically divides a recording (a title) into chapters by inserting chapter markings at a specified interval. The markings are made during recording.

Off No chapter mark is inserted. 6Min

Inserts chapter marks at approxi mately 6 minute intervals.

15Min Inserts chapter marks at approximatel y 15

minute intervals.

Notes

• Depending upon the size of th e re cording being made, the actua l interval may vary from the interval selected in “Auto Chapter.” The selected interval should only be used as an approximation to create chapters.

• This function is not available when using DVD-RWs in VR mode with the DV Edit function. Chap ter marks are automatic al ly entered where the recordings start on the tape (page 78, 79, 81).

Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only)

Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes.

1 Follow st eps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup Displays”

(page 91) to select “Features” in the Setup

Display.

2 Press M/m to select “Parental Control,” then

press ENTER.

◆ If you have not entered a password

The display for registering a new password appears.

Features - Parental Control

Enter a new password.

Cancel

3 Enter your four digit password using the number

buttons, then select “OK” and press ENTER.

Features - Parental Control

Level : Standard : Password

Off USA

4 Press M/m to select “Standard,” then press , or

ENTER.

The selection items for “Standard” are displayed.

Features - Parental Control

Level : Standard : Password

Off Others

USA Others

5 Press M/m to select a geographic area as the

playback limitation level, then press ENTER.

The area is selected. When you select “Others,” press the number buttons to select and enter an area code in the table on page 98. Then select “OK” and press ENTER.

6 Press M/m to select “Level,” then press ENTER.

The selection items for “Level” are displayed.

Features - Parental Control

Level : Standard : Password

Off

Others

8 7 6 5 4

7 Select the level you want using M/m, then press

ENTER.

Parental Control setting is complete. The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.

• To cancel the Parental Control setting for the disc

Set “Level” to “Off” in step 7.

• To change the password

A In step 4, select “Password,” then press ENTER.

The display for registering a password appears.

B Enter a new four-digit password using the number

buttons, then select “OK” and press ENTER.

Notes

• If you forge t your password, you will have to reset it by selecting “Parental Control” under “Factory Setup” in Options Setup (page 99).

• When you play discs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be li m it ed on this recorder.

• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the Parental Control level while playing the disc. In this case, enter your password, then change the level. If the Resume Play mode is canceled, the level returns to the previous level.

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Settings and Adjustments

Features Settings

Page 98

• Area code

Standard Code number

Argentina 2044 Australia 2047 Austria 2046 Belgium 2057 Brazil 2070 Canada 2079 Chile 2090 China 2092 Denmark 2115 Finland 2165 France 2174 Germany 2109 India 2248 Indonesia 2238 Italy 2254 Japan 2276 Korea 2304 Malaysia 2363 Mexico 2362 Netherlands 2376 New Zealand 2390 Norway 2379 Pakistan 2427 Philippines 2424 Portugal 2436 Russia 2489 Singapore 2501 Spain 2149 Sweden 2499 Switzerland 2086 Thailand 2528 United Kingdom 2184

◆Add to Edit List

Automatically generates a program in the DV/D8 Edit List during One Touch Dub of DV/Digital8 format tapes. You can use the created program for further editing. For details, see page 78.

On Automatically generates a program duri ng One

Touch Dub of DV/Digital8 format tapes.

Off No program is gener a ted.

One Touch Dubbing

Displays the following items.

◆Finalize Disc

Selects whether or not to finalize the disc automatically following One Touc h Dub (page 78).

Auto Automatically finalizes the disc following

One Touch Dub.

Manual

Features Settings

Allows you to finalize the disc manually.

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Options Settings

The Options Setup allows you to set up other operational settings.

Select “Options” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Displays” (page 91). The default settings are underlined.

SETUP

Settings

Format Disc :

Video

Dimmer :

Audio

Auto Display :

Features

Command Mode :

Options

Factory Setup

Easy Setup

Format Disc (DVD-RW only)

Selects the recording format when formatting a DVD-RW.

VR Automatically formats the disc in VR

mode.

Selectable Bright On DVD3

Factory Setup

Allows you to select the setup settings by gro up, and return them to their default settings. Note that all of your previous settings will be lost.

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup Displays”

(page 91) to select “Options” in the Setup Display.

2 Press M/m to select “Factory Setup,” then press

, or ENTER.

The display for selecting the group of settings appears.

3 Press M/m to select the grou p of settings you want

to return to default from “Settings,” “Video,” “Audio,” “Features,” “Options” “Parental Control,” and “All,” then press , or ENTER.

The dialogue box appears.

4 Press </, to select “Start,” then press ENTER.

The selected settings return to the default settings.

5 Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.

Settings and Adjustments

Video Automatically formats the disc in

Video mode.

Selectable

Allows you to select the format before formatting.

Dimmer

Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.

Bright Bright lighting. Dark Low lighting. Display Off Turns off the lighting.

Auto Display

Off Displays information only when DISPLAY is

Automatically displays information on the screen when the recorder is turned on, etc.

pressed.

Command Mode

Changes the Command Mode of the recorder if other DVD equipment is assigned the same Command Mode. Be sure to match the Command Mode switch on the remote to the setting made here. For details, see “Preparing the Remote” on page 22.

DVD1 Select this if the default Command Mode

conflicts with other DVD equipment.

DVD2 Select this if the default Command Mode

conflicts with other DVD equipment.

DVD3

The default Command Mode of the recorder.

Options Settings

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Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder)

Select this to restart Easy Setup mode for basic setup.

Select “Easy Setup” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setu p Displays” (page 91).

SETUP

Settings

Easy Setup

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup Displays”

(page 91) to select “Easy Setup” in the Setup Display.

2 Press </, to select “Start,” then press ENTER. 3 Follow the Easy Setup explanation from step 5 on

page 22.

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Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder)

Sony RDR-GX7 Operating Instruction

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

WARNING

Precautions

Notes about the discs

Table of Contents

Features

Recording

Playback

Editing a disc

DV Edit

About This Manual

DVD Recorder Basics

Guide to Parts and Controls

Front panel

Remote

Front panel display

Rear panel

Quick Overview

Basic Hookups and Settings

Step 1: Unpacking

Hookup 1: Antenna only (no cable TV), or cable without cable box

Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords

A Connecting to a video input jack

B Connecting to an S VIDEO input jack

If your TV has a CONTROL S jack

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords

Connecting to your TV

Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck

Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord

Step 7: Easy Setup

Step 6: Preparing the Remote

Setting Up the VCR Plus® System

Setting Up the Remot e

Controlling TVs with the remote

Controlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote

If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder

Connecting a VCR or Similar Recording Device to the LINE Jacks

Connecting to a Satellite Receiver or a Cable Box

Guide to Displays

Operating the Recorder

SYSTEM MENU

Title List

TOOLS

Sub-menu

How to Use the Displays

How to Enter Characters

Recording/ Timer Recording

Before Recording

Recordable discs

About recording formats

Unrecordable pictures

Recording mode

Checking the available disc space (Disc Info.)

Recording TV programs

Using the Quick Timer function

Recording a stereo program and SAP

Checking the disc status while recording

Timer Recording

Creating chapters in a title

Setting the timer manually (Standard)

Checking/changing/c anc eling timer settings (Timer List)

Changing the priority of overlapped settings

Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ system

Adjusting the Recording Picture Quality and Size

Recording from External Equipment with a Timer (Synchro Rec)

Before Playing

Playback

Playable discs

Playing Discs

Using the PROGRESSIVE button

Using the DVD’s Menu

Basic operations/Changing the playback speed

Selecting a Recorded Title on a Disc

Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track

Checking the Play Information and Playing Time

Checking the playing time on the front panel display